CVE-2007-1373
CriticalPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in Mercury/32 (aka Mercury Mail Transport System) 4.01b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long LOGIN command.
Published Mar 9, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-1373 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Mercury Mail Transport System (Pmail).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Mercury Mail Transport System 4.01b.
- 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)
60%
Higher than 99.1% 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Mercury/32 (aka Mercury Mail Transport System) 4.01b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long LOGIN command. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2006-5961.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury Mail Transport SystemPmail | See advisory | 4.01b |
Patched Releases
Mercury Mail Transport System
4.01b
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 9, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- advisory24367
- exploit20070306 Mercury/32 4.01b
- exploitMSF mercury_login.rb
- exploitExploitDB-1223
- exploitExploitDB-16473
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in Mercury/32 (aka Mercury Mail Transport System) 4.01b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long LOGIN command.
Affected: Mercury Mail Transport System (Pmail). 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Mercury Mail Transport System 4.01b.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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