CVE-2005-2878

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Format string vulnerability in search.c in the imap4d server in GNU Mailutils 0.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the SEARCH command.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 98.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 13, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (18)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112785181316043&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://savannah.gnu.org/patch/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=4407
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/16783
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/17020
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-841
cve@mitrehttp://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-10.xml
cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=303&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=true
cve@mitrehttp://www.rosiello.org/archivio/imap4d_FreeBSD_exploit.c
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14794
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112785181316043&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://savannah.gnu.org/patch/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=4407
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/16783
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/17020
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-841
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-10.xml

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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

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

Exploit-DBEDB-3787✓ verified
First seen Apr 24, 2007
GNU Mailutils imap4d 0.6 - exec-shield Remote Format String
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-1234✓ verified
First seen Sep 26, 2005
GNU Mailutils imap4d 0.6 (FreeBSD) - 'Search' Remote Format String
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-1209✓ verified
First seen Sep 10, 2005
GNU Mailutils imap4d 0.6 - 'Search' Remote Format String
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-2878?

CVE-2005-2878 is a none vulnerability published on September 13, 2005. Format string vulnerability in search.c in the imap4d server in GNU Mailutils 0.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the SEARCH command.

When was CVE-2005-2878 disclosed?

CVE-2005-2878 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 13, 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-2005-2878 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-2878 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-2878?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-2878, 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-2005-2878

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