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
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Double Precision Incorporated Courier Mail Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=211920
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17919
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17999
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-917
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15771/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23532
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/226-1/
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:double_precision_incorporated:courier_mail_server:0.37.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:double_precision_incorporated:courier_mail_server:0.46:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:double_precision_incorporated:courier_mail_server:0.47:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:double_precision_incorporated:courier_mail_server:0.48:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:double_precision_incorporated:courier_mail_server:0.48.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:double_precision_incorporated:courier_mail_server:0.48.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:double_precision_incorporated:courier_mail_server:0.49.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:double_precision_incorporated:courier_mail_server:0.50.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:double_precision_incorporated:courier_mail_server:0.52.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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