CVE-2005-3182

CVE-2005-3182 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gfi Mailsecurity 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

Description

Buffer overflow in the HTTP management interface for GFI MailSecurity 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long headers such as (1) Host and (2) Accept in HTTP requests. NOTE: the vendor suggests that this issues is "in an underlying Microsoft technology" which, if true, could mean that the overflow affects other products as well.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3182?
Buffer overflow in the HTTP management interface for GFI MailSecurity 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long headers such as (1) Host and (2) Accept in HTTP requests. NOTE: the vendor suggests that this issues is "in an underlying Microsoft technology" which, if true, could mean that the overflow affects other products as well.
How severe is CVE-2005-3182?
CVE-2005-3182 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3182 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3182?
CVE-2005-3182 affects Gfi Mailsecurity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3182?
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-2005-3182 published?
CVE-2005-3182 was published on 2005-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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