7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-3532

First published: Sun Dec 11 2005(Updated: )

authpam.c in courier-authdaemon for Courier Mail Server 0.37.3 through 0.52.1, when using pam_tally, does not call the pam_acct_mgmt function to verify that access should be granted, which allows attackers to authenticate to the server using accounts that have been disabled.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Courier Mail Server=0.37.3
Courier Mail Server=0.46
Courier Mail Server=0.47
Courier Mail Server=0.48
Courier Mail Server=0.48.1
Courier Mail Server=0.48.2
Courier Mail Server=0.49.0
Courier Mail Server=0.50.0
Courier Mail Server=0.52.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-3532?

    CVE-2005-3532 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-3532?

    To fix CVE-2005-3532, upgrade Courier Mail Server to version 0.53 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2005-3532?

    CVE-2005-3532 affects Courier Mail Server versions from 0.37.3 to 0.52.1 that use pam_tally.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-3532?

    CVE-2005-3532 is an authentication vulnerability that allows disabled accounts to be used for login.

  • Can I still use Courier Mail Server if it's affected by CVE-2005-3532?

    It is not recommended to use Courier Mail Server with CVE-2005-3532, as it poses a security risk until patched.

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