CVE-2005-3532

CVE-2005-3532 is a high-severity vulnerability in Double Precision Incorporated Courier Mail Server 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

authpam.c in courier-authdaemon for Courier Mail Server 0.37.3 through 0.52.1, when using pam_tally, does not call the pam_acct_mgmt function to verify that access should be granted, which allows attackers to authenticate to the server using accounts that have been disabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3532?
authpam.c in courier-authdaemon for Courier Mail Server 0.37.3 through 0.52.1, when using pam_tally, does not call the pam_acct_mgmt function to verify that access should be granted, which allows attackers to authenticate to the server using accounts that have been disabled.
How severe is CVE-2005-3532?
CVE-2005-3532 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3532 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3532?
CVE-2005-3532 primarily affects Double Precision Incorporated Courier Mail Server. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3532?
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-2005-3532 published?
CVE-2005-3532 was published on 2005-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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