CVE-2007-1579
CriticalPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in Atrium MERCUR IMAPD allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a certain SUBSCRIBE command.
Published Mar 21, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-1579 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Mercur Imapd (Atrium Software), Mercur Messaging 2005 (Atrium Software).
- 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
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Atrium MERCUR IMAPD allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a certain SUBSCRIBE command.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Mercur ImapdAtrium Software | See advisory | n/a |
| Mercur Messaging 2005Atrium Software | 5.0_sp3, sp4 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 21, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory24619
- advisoryADV-2007-1092
- othermercur-subscribe-bo(33216)
- other3537
- otherhttps://www.immunityinc.com/downloads/immpartners/MercurImapSubscribe.tar
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in Atrium MERCUR IMAPD allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a certain SUBSCRIBE command.
Affected: Mercur Imapd (Atrium Software); Mercur Messaging 2005 (Atrium Software) versions 5.0_sp3, sp4. 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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