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CVE-2005-1513

Integer overflow in the stralloc_readyplus function in qmail, when running on 64 bit platforms...

9.8 CriticalFix available

Integer overflow in the stralloc_readyplus function in qmail, when running on 64 bit platforms with a large amount of virtual memory, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large SMTP request.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
None
User interaction
None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Exploit likelihood

10.8%Up 2.6 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used 9.8

Integer overflow in the stralloc_readyplus function in qmail, when running on 64 bit platforms with a large amount of virtual memory, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large SMTP request.

Record
CVE-2005-1513
CVSS 3.1
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.0
5.0 MediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Weakness
CWE-190
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

Integer overflow in the stralloc_readyplus function in qmail, when running on 64 bit platforms with a large amount of virtual memory, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large SMTP request.

Record
CVE-2005-1513
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2005-1516 No score

Integer overflow in the stralloc_readyplus function in qmail, when running on 64 bit platforms with a large amount of virtual memory, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large SMTP request.

Record
EUVD-2005-1516
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-mrmc-m8fj-g9px 9.8

Integer overflow in the stralloc_readyplus function in qmail, when running on 64 bit platforms...

Integer overflow in the stralloc_readyplus function in qmail, when running on 64 bit platforms with a large amount of virtual memory, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large SMTP request.

Record
GHSA-mrmc-m8fj-g9px
CVSS 3.1
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-190
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2005-1513 9.8

Integer overflow in the stralloc_readyplus function in qmail, when running on 64 bit platforms with a large amount of virtual memory, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large SMTP request.

Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2005-1513
CVSS 3.1
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUSN-4556-1 No score

netqmail vulnerabilities

It was discovered that netqmail did not properly handle certain input. Both remote and local attackers could use this vulnerability to cause netqmail to crash or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2005-1513, CVE-2005-1514, CVE-2005-1515)

It was discovered that netqmail did not properly handle certain input when validating email addresses. An attacker could use this to bypass email address validation. (CVE-2020-3811)

It was discovered that netqmail did not properly handle certain input when validating email addresses. An attacker could use this vulnerability to cause netqmail to disclose sensitive information. (CVE-2020-3812)

Record
USN-4556-1
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUSN-4621-1 No score

netqmail vulnerabilities

It was discovered that netqmail did not properly handle certain input. Both remote and local attackers could use this vulnerability to cause netqmail to crash or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2005-1513, CVE-2005-1514, CVE-2005-1515)

It was discovered that netqmail did not properly handle certain input when validating email addresses. An attacker could use this to bypass email address validation. (CVE-2020-3811)

It was discovered that netqmail did not properly handle certain input when validating email addresses. An attacker could use this vulnerability to cause netqmail to disclose sensitive information. (CVE-2020-3812)

Record
USN-4621-1
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
netqmail
Debian:8
From an advisory covering 5 CVEs
before 1.06-6.2~deb8u1, plus listed versions
1.06-51.06-61.06-6.1
1.06-6.2~deb8u1
netqmail
Debian:9
From an advisory covering 5 CVEs
before 1.06-6.2~deb9u1, plus listed versions
1.06-61.06-6.11.06-6.2~deb8u1
1.06-6.2~deb9u1
netqmail
Debian:10
From an advisory covering 5 CVEs
before 1.06-6.2~deb10u1, plus listed versions
1.06-61.06-6.11.06-6.2~deb8u11.06-6.2~deb9u1
1.06-6.2~deb10u1
netqmail
Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS
before 1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.14.04.1+esm1, plus listed versions
1.06-5
1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.14.04.1+esm1
netqmail
Ubuntu:16.04:LTS
before 1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.16.04.1, plus listed versions
1.06-5
1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.16.04.1
netqmail
Ubuntu:18.04:LTS
before 1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.18.04.1, plus listed versions
1.06-6
1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.18.04.1
netqmail
Ubuntu:20.04:LTS
before 1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.20.04.1, plus listed versions
1.06-6.1
1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.20.04.1
netqmail
Ubuntu:20.04:LTS
From an advisory covering 5 CVEs
before 1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.20.04.1, plus listed versions
1.06-6.1
1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.20.04.1
netqmail
Ubuntu:16.04:LTS
From an advisory covering 5 CVEs
before 1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.16.04.1, plus listed versions
1.06-5
1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.16.04.1
netqmail
Ubuntu:18.04:LTS
From an advisory covering 5 CVEs
before 1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.18.04.1, plus listed versions
1.06-6
1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.18.04.1

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
affected, facts
aliasesEUVD
first indexedCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2005-1513 is a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) in Qmail Project Qmail, published May 11, 2005. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 10.8%, the 95th percentile. Fixed in netqmail 1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.14.04.1+esm1.

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