CVE-2005-2287

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

SoftiaCom wMailServer 1.0 and 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large TCP packet with a leading space, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 99.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 18, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112122500308722&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112122500308722&w=2

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Publicly available exploits

(4 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (3 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-16819✓ verified
First seen May 9, 2010
SoftiaCom wMailServer 1.0 - Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-1463✓ verified
First seen Feb 1, 2006
SoftiaCom wMailServer 1.0 - SMTP Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-1101✓ verified
First seen Jul 12, 2005
SoftiaCom wMailServer 1.0 - Remote Denial of Service
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/smtp/wmailserver✓ verified
First seen Jul 11, 2005
SoftiaCom WMailserver 1.0 Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-2287?

CVE-2005-2287 is a none vulnerability published on July 18, 2005. SoftiaCom wMailServer 1.0 and 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large TCP packet with a leading space, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

When was CVE-2005-2287 disclosed?

CVE-2005-2287 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 18, 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-2005-2287 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-2287 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-2287?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-2287, 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-2005-2287

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