HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2005-1255
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2005-1255

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 25, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the IMAP server in IMail 8.12 and 8.13 in Ipswitch Collaboration Suite (ICS), and other versions before IMail Server 8.2 Hotfix 2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a LOGIN command with (1) a long username argument or (2) a long username argument that begins with a special character.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-1255 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2005-1255. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

ipswitch3 product(s)
imailimail serveripswitch collaboration suite
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.ipswitch.com/support/imail/releases/imail_professional/im82hf2.html
PATCHhttp://www.ipswitch.com/support/imail/releases/imail_professional/im82hf2.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=243&type=vulnerabilities
ADVISORYhttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=243&type=vulnerabilities

All References (8)

→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014047
→
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=243&type=vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
→
http://www.ipswitch.com/support/imail/releases/imail_professional/im82hf2.htmlPatch
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13727
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014047
→
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=243&type=vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
→
http://www.ipswitch.com/support/imail/releases/imail_professional/im82hf2.htmlPatch
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13727

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2005-1255
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 25, 2005

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2005-1255 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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