CVE-2005-1099

CVE-2005-1099 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Salim Gasmi Gld with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 68% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1099?
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.
How severe is CVE-2005-1099?
CVE-2005-1099 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-1099 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 68% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1099?
CVE-2005-1099 primarily affects Salim Gasmi Gld. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1099?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1099 published?
CVE-2005-1099 was published on 2005-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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