What is the severity of CVE-2005-2151?

CVE-2005-2151 has been assigned a moderate severity rating due to potential memory corruption risks.

Which versions of Courier Mail Server are affected by CVE-2005-2151?

CVE-2005-2151 affects Courier Mail Server versions 0.46, 0.47, 0.48, 0.48.1, 0.48.2, 0.49.0, and 0.50.0.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2151?

To mitigate CVE-2005-2151, upgrade to a version of Courier Mail Server that addresses the vulnerability.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2151?

CVE-2005-2151 is a memory corruption vulnerability caused by improper handling of DNS failures in SPF record lookups.

Can CVE-2005-2151 lead to remote attacks?

Yes, CVE-2005-2151 can potentially allow attackers to exploit the vulnerability to cause disruptions or unauthorized access.

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CVE-2005-2151

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

6/7/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-2151

First published: Wed Jul 06 2005(Updated: )

spf.c in Courier Mail Server does not properly handle DNS failures when looking up Sender Policy Framework (SPF) records, which could allow attackers to cause memory corruption.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Courier Mail Server	=0.50.0
Courier Mail Server	=0.48
Courier Mail Server	=0.49.0
Courier Mail Server	=0.46
Courier Mail Server	=0.48.1
Courier Mail Server	=0.47
Courier Mail Server	=0.48.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2151?
CVE-2005-2151 has been assigned a moderate severity rating due to potential memory corruption risks.
Which versions of Courier Mail Server are affected by CVE-2005-2151?
CVE-2005-2151 affects Courier Mail Server versions 0.46, 0.47, 0.48, 0.48.1, 0.48.2, 0.49.0, and 0.50.0.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2151?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2151, upgrade to a version of Courier Mail Server that addresses the vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2151?
CVE-2005-2151 is a memory corruption vulnerability caused by improper handling of DNS failures in SPF record lookups.
Can CVE-2005-2151 lead to remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2005-2151 can potentially allow attackers to exploit the vulnerability to cause disruptions or unauthorized access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2151?
CVE-2005-2151 has been assigned a moderate severity rating due to potential memory corruption risks.
Which versions of Courier Mail Server are affected by CVE-2005-2151?
CVE-2005-2151 affects Courier Mail Server versions 0.46, 0.47, 0.48, 0.48.1, 0.48.2, 0.49.0, and 0.50.0.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2151?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2151, upgrade to a version of Courier Mail Server that addresses the vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2151?
CVE-2005-2151 is a memory corruption vulnerability caused by improper handling of DNS failures in SPF record lookups.
Can CVE-2005-2151 lead to remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2005-2151 can potentially allow attackers to exploit the vulnerability to cause disruptions or unauthorized access.