CVE-2008-1358
MediumPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP server in Alt-N Technologies MDaemon 9.6.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a FETCH command with a long BODY.
Published Mar 17, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-1358 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Mdaemon (Altn).
- 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
6.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP server in Alt-N Technologies MDaemon 9.6.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a FETCH command with a long BODY.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MdaemonAltn | 9.6.4 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 17, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory29382
- advisoryADV-2008-0877
- exploitMSF mdaemon_fetch.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16482
- otherhttp://files.altn.com/MDaemon/Release/RelNotes_en.txt
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP server in Alt-N Technologies MDaemon 9.6.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a FETCH command with a long BODY.
Affected: Mdaemon (Altn) versions 9.6.4. 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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