CVE-2005-2431 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

The (1) lost password and (2) account pending features in GForge 4.5 do not properly set a limit on the number of e-mails sent to an e-mail address, which allows remote attackers to send a large number of messages to arbitrary e-mail addresses (aka mail bomb).

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gforge	Gforge	4.5

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-2431?

CVE-2005-2431 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The (1) lost password and (2) account pending features in GForge 4.5 do not properly set a limit on the number of e-mails sent to an e-mail address, which allows remote attackers to send a large numbe...

How severe is CVE-2005-2431?

CVE-2005-2431 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-2005-2431?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gforge Gforge.