CVE-2005-2287
MediumPublic exploitSoftiaCom 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.
Published Jul 18, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-2287 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Wmailserver (Softiacom).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 57% 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
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
57%
Higher than 99.0% 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
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.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WmailserverSoftiacom | 1.0, 2.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 18, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- exploitMSF wmailserver.rb
- exploitExploitDB-1101
- exploitExploitDB-1463
- exploitExploitDB-16819
- other20050712 SoftiaCom MailServer v2.0 - Denial Of Service
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Wmailserver (Softiacom) versions 1.0, 2.0. 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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