7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0431

First published: Tue Feb 15 2005(Updated: )

Barracuda Spam Firewall 3.1.10 and earlier does not restrict the domains that white-listed domains can send mail to, which allows members of white-listed domains to use Barracuda as an open mail relay for spam.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Barracuda Spam Firewall=3.1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0431?

    CVE-2005-0431 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for abuse by spammers.

  • What does CVE-2005-0431 affect?

    CVE-2005-0431 affects Barracuda Spam Firewall version 3.1.10 and earlier.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0431?

    To fix CVE-2005-0431, users should upgrade to a later version of Barracuda Spam Firewall that contains the necessary patches.

  • What is the main issue with CVE-2005-0431?

    The main issue with CVE-2005-0431 is that it allows whitelisted domains to use Barracuda as an open mail relay.

  • How can CVE-2005-0431 impact my email system?

    CVE-2005-0431 can lead to increased spam vulnerabilities and potential blacklisting of your domain if exploited.

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