CVE-2005-1127

Name: CVE-2005-1127
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.70%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1127 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the log function in Net::Server 0.87 and earlier, as used in Postfix Greylisting Policy Server (Postgrey) 1.18 and earlier, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via format string specifiers that are not properly handled before being sent to syslog, as demonstrated using sender addresses to Postgrey.. EPSS estimates a 2.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in the log function in Net::Server 0.87 and earlier, as used in Postfix Greylisting Policy Server (Postgrey) 1.18 and earlier, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via format string specifiers that are not properly handled before being sent to syslog, as demonstrated using sender addresses to Postgrey.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.70%

84.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Postgrey	Postgrey	<= 1.16
Postgrey	Postgrey	1.17
Postgrey	Postgrey	1.18

References

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1127?

How severe is CVE-2005-1127?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1127 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1127?

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Source: NVD / NIST