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CVE-2005-1515

Integer signedness error in the qmail_put and substdio_put functions in qmail, when running on 64...

5.0 MediumFix available

Integer signedness error in the qmail_put and substdio_put functions 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 number of SMTP RCPT TO commands.

Exploit likelihood

6.52%Down 1.0 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used 5.0

Integer signedness error in the qmail_put and substdio_put functions 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 number of SMTP RCPT TO commands.

Record
CVE-2005-1515
CVSS 2.0
5.0 MediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

Integer signedness error in the qmail_put and substdio_put functions 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 number of SMTP RCPT TO commands.

Record
CVE-2005-1515
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2005-1518 No score

Integer signedness error in the qmail_put and substdio_put functions 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 number of SMTP RCPT TO commands.

Record
EUVD-2005-1518
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-7292-q3g6-5vv2 No score

Integer signedness error in the qmail_put and substdio_put functions in qmail, when running on 64...

Integer signedness error in the qmail_put and substdio_put functions 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 number of SMTP RCPT TO commands.

Record
GHSA-7292-q3g6-5vv2
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2005-1515 No score

Integer signedness error in the qmail_put and substdio_put functions 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 number of SMTP RCPT TO commands.

Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2005-1515
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
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Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2005-1515 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Dan Bernstein Qmail, published May 11, 2005. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 6.52%, the 93rd percentile. Fixed in netqmail 1.06-6.2~deb10u1build0.14.04.1+esm1.

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