CVE-2005-1706
CVE-2005-1706 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mailscanner 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: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Mailscanner
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unknown vulnerability in MailScanner 4.41.3 and earlier, related to "incomplete reporting of viruses in zip files," allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-1706?
- Unknown vulnerability in MailScanner 4.41.3 and earlier, related to "incomplete reporting of viruses in zip files," allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection.
- How severe is CVE-2005-1706?
- CVE-2005-1706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-1706 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-1706?
- CVE-2005-1706 primarily affects Mailscanner. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-1706?
- 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-2005-1706 published?
- CVE-2005-1706 was published on 2005-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (13)
- cpe:2.3:a:mailscanner:mailscanner:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mailscanner:mailscanner:4.39.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mailscanner:mailscanner:4.39.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mailscanner:mailscanner:4.39.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mailscanner:mailscanner:4.40.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mailscanner:mailscanner:4.40.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mailscanner:mailscanner:4.40.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mailscanner:mailscanner:4.40.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mailscanner:mailscanner:4.40.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mailscanner:mailscanner:4.40.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mailscanner:mailscanner:4.40.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mailscanner:mailscanner:4.41.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mailscanner:mailscanner:4.41.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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