CVE-2005-2070
UnknownEPSS 1.66%
Last modified
CVE-2005-2070 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ClamAV Mail fILTER (clamav-milter) 0.84 through 0.85d, when used in Sendmail using long timeouts, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by keeping an open connection, which prevents ClamAV from reloading.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ClamAV Mail fILTER (clamav-milter) 0.84 through 0.85d, when used in Sendmail using long timeouts, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by keeping an open connection, which prevents ClamAV from reloading.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.8.8 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.9.0 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.9.1 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.9.2 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.9.3 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.10 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.10.1 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.10.2 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.0 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.1 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.2 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.3 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.4 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.5 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.6 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.7 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12 | Beta10 |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.0 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.1 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.2 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.3 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.4 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.5 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.6 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.7 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.8 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.9 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.10 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.11 | — |
References
- http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2005/Jun/0197.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2005/Jun/0197.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2070?
The ClamAV Mail fILTER (clamav-milter) 0.84 through 0.85d, when used in Sendmail using long timeouts, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by keeping an open connection, which prevents ClamAV from reloading.
How severe is CVE-2005-2070?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2070 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2070?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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