How severe is CVE-2005-1478?

CVE-2005-1478 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1478?

CVE-2005-1478 primarily affects Netwin Dmail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1478?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-1478 published?

CVE-2005-1478 was published on 2005-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1478

CVE-2005-1478 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netwin Dmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netwin Dmail
Published: 2005-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in dSMTP (dsmtp.exe) in DMail 3.1a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the xtellmail command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1478?: Format string vulnerability in dSMTP (dsmtp.exe) in DMail 3.1a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the xtellmail command.
How severe is CVE-2005-1478?: CVE-2005-1478 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1478?: CVE-2005-1478 primarily affects Netwin Dmail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1478?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1478 published?: CVE-2005-1478 was published on 2005-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:netwin:dmail:3.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:dmail:3.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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