CVE-2005-1515
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.
Exploit likelihood
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 Medium
AV: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
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
netqmailDebian: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 |
netqmailDebian: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 |
netqmailDebian: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 |
netqmailUbuntu: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 |
netqmailUbuntu: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 |
netqmailUbuntu: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 |
netqmailUbuntu: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 |
netqmailUbuntu: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 |
netqmailUbuntu: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 |
netqmailUbuntu: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
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
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.
References
archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-05/0101.html
guninski.com/where_do_you_want_billg_to_go_today_4.html
securitytracker.com/id?1013911
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/19/8
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/20/2
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/42
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packetstormsecurity.com/files/157805/Qualys-Security-Advisory-Qmail-Remote-Code-Execution.html
debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4692
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00002.html
security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-01
usn.ubuntu.com/4556-1
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-1515
github.com/advisories/GHSA-7292-q3g6-5vv2
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2005-1515
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4556-1
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4621-1
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-1515
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2005-1513
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2005-1514
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-3811
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-3812