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9.3

CVE-2019-25364: MailCarrier 2.51 allows remote code execution via oversized POP3 command

CVE-2019-25364 · published 8 months ago
Summary

A security flaw in MailCarrier 2.51 makes it possible for an attacker to send a malicious command that can take control of your server. This can happen if an attacker sends a specially crafted message to the MailCarrier POP3 server. To protect your server, update MailCarrier to the latest version.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
tabslab mailcarrier 2.51
cpe:2.3:a:tabslab:mailcarrier:2.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
MailCarrier 2.51 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the POP3 USER command that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can send a crafted oversized buffer to the POP3 ...
MailCarrier 2.51 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the POP3 USER command that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can send a crafted oversized buffer to the POP3 service, overwriting memory and potentially gaining remote system access.
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-121Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published18 Feb 2026
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
Sources
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