CVE-2004-0297
CriticalPublic exploitBuffer overflow in the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) daemon (iLDAP.exe 3.9.15.10) in Ipswitch IMail Server 8.03 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via an LDAP message with a large tag length.
Published Nov 23, 2004 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2004-0297 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Imail (Ipswitch).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
68%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) daemon (iLDAP.exe 3.9.15.10) in Ipswitch IMail Server 8.03 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via an LDAP message with a large tag length.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ImailIpswitch | 8.0.3, 8.0.5 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 23, 2004
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisoryVU#972334
- patch9682
- exploitMSF imail_thc.rb
- exploitExploitDB-157
- exploitExploitDB-16824
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) daemon (iLDAP.exe 3.9.15.10) in Ipswitch IMail Server 8.03 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via an LDAP message with a large tag length.
Affected: Imail (Ipswitch) versions 8.0.3, 8.0.5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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