CVE-2005-2070
First published: Wed Jun 29 2005(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sendmail | =8.8.8 | |
| Sendmail | =8.9.0 | |
| Sendmail | =8.9.1 | |
| Sendmail | =8.9.2 | |
| Sendmail | =8.9.3 | |
| Sendmail | =8.10 | |
| Sendmail | =8.10.1 | |
| Sendmail | =8.10.2 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.0 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.1 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.2 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.3 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.4 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.5 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.6 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.7 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12-beta10 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12-beta12 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12-beta16 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12-beta5 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12-beta7 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.0 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.1 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.2 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.3 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.4 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.5 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.6 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.7 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.8 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.9 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.10 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2070?
CVE-2005-2070 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2070?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2070, ensure that your ClamAV Mail fILTER is updated to a version beyond 0.85d.
Which versions of Sendmail are affected by CVE-2005-2070?
CVE-2005-2070 affects specific versions of Sendmail including 8.8.8, 8.9.1, 8.11.0, 8.12.0, and others.
What kind of attack does CVE-2005-2070 facilitate?
CVE-2005-2070 allows remote attackers to keep an open connection, preventing ClamAV from functioning properly.
Is this vulnerability exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2070 can be exploited remotely by keeping an open connection to the Sendmail server.
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