CVE-2019-25646 Tabs Mail Carrier 2.5.1 Buffer Overflow via MAIL FROM

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Tabs Mail Carrier by sending a crafted MAIL FROM SMTP command that triggers a buffer overflow.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-25646?

CVE-2019-25646 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Tabs Mail Carrier, published on 24 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tabs Mail Carrier 2.5.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the MAIL FROM SMTP command that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted MAIL FROM parameter. Attackers can connect to the SMTP service on port 25 and send a malicious MAIL FROM command with an oversized buffer to overwrite the EIP register and execute a bind shell payload.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25646?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tabslab Mailcarrier.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25646?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25646 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-25646 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25646 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xg62-w69q-69pg.

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