Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.8.8 |
References
- http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2005/Jun/0197.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-737
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_38_clamav.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14047
- http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2005/Jun/0197.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-737
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_38_clamav.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14047
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2070?
CVE-2005-2070 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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...
How severe is CVE-2005-2070?
CVE-2005-2070 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2070?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sendmail Sendmail.