CVE-2017-15223: Denial-of-service vulnerability in ArGoSoft Mini Mail Server 1.0.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to wa

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-15223?

mini mail server: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-15223 being exploited?

CVE-2017-15223 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-2017-15223 affect?

CVE-2017-15223 affects mini mail server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Denial-of-service vulnerability in ArGoSoft Mini Mail Server 1.0.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to waste CPU resources (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, possibly triggering an infinite loop.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-15223?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-15223 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting mini mail server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Denial-of-service vulnerability in ArGoSoft Mini Mail Server 1.0.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to waste CPU resources (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, possibly triggering an infinite loop.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.5% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-835
Published	2017-10-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: argosoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-10-24 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

argosoft mini mail server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mini-mail-server || rpm -q mini-mail-server || mini-mail-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mini-mail-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mini-mail-server

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: ArGoSoft Mini Mail Server 1.0.0.2 - Denial of Service

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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-2017-15223?

mini mail server: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-15223 being exploited?

CVE-2017-15223 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-2017-15223 affect?

CVE-2017-15223 affects mini mail server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Denial-of-service vulnerability in ArGoSoft Mini Mail Server 1.0.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to waste CPU resources (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, possibly triggering an infinite loop.

How urgent is CVE-2017-15223?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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