CVE-2006-5545

Name: CVE-2006-5545
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-26T17:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5545 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Premium Antispam in Symantec Mail Security for Domino Server 5.1.x before 5.1.2.28 does not filter certain SMTP address formats, which allows remote attackers to use the product as a spam relay.. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Premium Antispam in Symantec Mail Security for Domino Server 5.1.x before 5.1.2.28 does not filter certain SMTP address formats, which allows remote attackers to use the product as a spam relay.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.98%

78.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Mail Security	5.1.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/22490Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.10.19.htmlVendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017094Patch
http://www.osvdb.org/29895Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19866Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4118
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29676
http://secunia.com/advisories/22490Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.10.19.htmlVendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017094Patch
http://www.osvdb.org/29895Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19866Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4118
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29676

Timeline

Published: Oct 26, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5545?

Premium Antispam in Symantec Mail Security for Domino Server 5.1.x before 5.1.2.28 does not filter certain SMTP address formats, which allows remote attackers to use the product as a spam relay.

How severe is CVE-2006-5545?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5545 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5545?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-5545?

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Source: NVD / NIST