CVE-2005-2472

CVE-2005-2472 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netcplus Businessmail 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

Multiple buffer overflows in BusinessMail 4.60.00 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string to SMTP (1) HELO or (2) MAIL FROM commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2472?
Multiple buffer overflows in BusinessMail 4.60.00 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string to SMTP (1) HELO or (2) MAIL FROM commands.
How severe is CVE-2005-2472?
CVE-2005-2472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2472 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-2005-2472?
CVE-2005-2472 affects Netcplus Businessmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2472?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2472 published?
CVE-2005-2472 was published on 2005-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)