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CVE-2005-1099

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in the HandleChild function in server.c in Greylisting daemon (GLD) 1.3 and 1.4, when GLD is listening on a network interface, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary…

Published Apr 12, 2005salim_gasmiEPSS 67.66%

Overview

CVE-2005-1099 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting salim_gasmi gld. It was published on April 12, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in the HandleChild function in server.c in Greylisting daemon (GLD) 1.3 and 1.4, when GLD is listening on a network interface, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from salim_gasmi. Update gld to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1099?

CVE-2005-1099 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting salim_gasmi gld. It was published on April 12, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-1099?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-1099?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from salim_gasmi. Update gld to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-1099?

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