CVE-2004-1520

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Stack-based buffer overflow in IPSwitch IMail 8.13 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP DELETE command.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 99.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110037283803560&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/13200
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11675
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18058
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110037283803560&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/13200
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11675
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18058

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(5 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Metasploit modules) (3 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-16479✓ verified
First seen Sep 20, 2010
IPSwitch IMail IMAP4D - Delete Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-1151✓ verified
First seen Aug 12, 2005
MDaemon 8.0.3 - IMAPD CRAM-MD5 Authentication Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-627✓ verified
First seen Nov 12, 2004
IPSwitch IMail 8.13 - 'DELETE' Remote Stack Overflow
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/imap/imail_delete✓ verified
First seen Nov 12, 2004
IMail IMAP4D Delete Overflow
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/imap/mdaemon_cram_md5✓ verified
First seen Nov 12, 2004
Mdaemon 8.0.3 IMAPD CRAM-MD5 Authentication Overflow
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-1520?

CVE-2004-1520 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2004. Stack-based buffer overflow in IPSwitch IMail 8.13 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP DELETE command.

When was CVE-2004-1520 disclosed?

CVE-2004-1520 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 2004, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2004-1520 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-1520 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-1520?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-1520, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2004-1520

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