CVE-2005-4153

CVE-2005-4153 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Mailman with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Mailman 2.1.4 through 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a message that causes the server to "fail with an Overflow on bad date data in a processed message," a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3573.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4153?
Mailman 2.1.4 through 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a message that causes the server to "fail with an Overflow on bad date data in a processed message," a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3573.
How severe is CVE-2005-4153?
CVE-2005-4153 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4153 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4153?
CVE-2005-4153 primarily affects Gnu Mailman. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4153?
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-2005-4153 published?
CVE-2005-4153 was published on 2005-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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