CVE-2005-3351

CVE-2005-3351 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Spamassassin 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

SpamAssassin 3.0.4 allows attackers to bypass spam detection via an e-mail with a large number of recipients ("To" addresses), which triggers a bus error in Perl.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3351?
SpamAssassin 3.0.4 allows attackers to bypass spam detection via an e-mail with a large number of recipients ("To" addresses), which triggers a bus error in Perl.
How severe is CVE-2005-3351?
CVE-2005-3351 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3351 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3351?
CVE-2005-3351 affects Apache Spamassassin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3351?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3351 published?
CVE-2005-3351 was published on 2005-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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