CVE-2005-2070

CVE-2005-2070 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sendmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The ClamAV Mail fILTER (clamav-milter) 0.84 through 0.85d, when used in Sendmail using long timeouts, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by keeping an open connection, which prevents ClamAV from reloading.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2070?
The ClamAV Mail fILTER (clamav-milter) 0.84 through 0.85d, when used in Sendmail using long timeouts, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by keeping an open connection, which prevents ClamAV from reloading.
How severe is CVE-2005-2070?
CVE-2005-2070 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2070 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2070?
CVE-2005-2070 primarily affects Sendmail. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2070?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2070 published?
CVE-2005-2070 was published on 2005-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (33)

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