The imap4d server for GNU Mailutils 0.5 and 0.6, and other versions before 0.6.90, allows authenticated remote users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large range value in the FETCH command.
CVE-2005-1522
NONECVSS 0.0
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 2%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 74.1%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
May 26, 2005
Last Modified
April 16, 2026
References (10)
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/15442
- cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1014052
- cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-732
- cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=247&type=vulnerabilities
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13765
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/15442
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1014052
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-732
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=247&type=vulnerabilities
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13765
Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2005-1522?
CVE-2005-1522 is a none vulnerability published on May 26, 2005. The imap4d server for GNU Mailutils 0.5 and 0.6, and other versions before 0.6.90, allows authenticated remote users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large range value in the FETCH command.
When was CVE-2005-1522 disclosed?
CVE-2005-1522 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 26, 2005, 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-2005-1522 actively exploited?
CVE-2005-1522 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 74.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2005-1522?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-1522, 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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