CVE-2003-0319: Buffer overflow in the IMAP server (IMAPMax) for SmartMax MailMax 5.0.10.8 and earlier allows remote authentic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2003-0319?

mailmax: upgrade to newer than 5.0.10.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2003-0319 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0319 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2003-0319 affect?

CVE-2003-0319 affects mailmax. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the IMAP server (IMAPMax) for SmartMax MailMax 5.0.10.8 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long SELECT command.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2003-0319?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2003-0319 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mailmax. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the IMAP server (IMAPMax) for SmartMax MailMax 5.0.10.8 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long SELECT command.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.0% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: smartmax software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-06-09 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smartmax software mailmax UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0.10.8

Fixed in: newer than 5.0.10.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mailmax || rpm -q mailmax || mailmax --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0.10.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mailmax

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mailmax

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0319?

mailmax: upgrade to newer than 5.0.10.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0319 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0319 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2003-0319 affect?

CVE-2003-0319 affects mailmax. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the IMAP server (IMAPMax) for SmartMax MailMax 5.0.10.8 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long SELECT command.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0319?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-1057 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Buffer overflow in SmartMax MailMax POP3 daemon (popmax) 4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

References

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