CVE-2005-0892

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in smail 3.2.0.120 allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the MAIL FROM command and possibly other SMTP commands.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 88.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 28, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111177045217717&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-722
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111177045217717&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-722

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-900✓ verified
First seen Mar 28, 2005
Smail 3.2.0.120 - Remote Heap Overflow
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-25275✓ verified
First seen Mar 25, 2005
Smail 3 - Multiple Remote/Local Vulnerabilities
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-0892?

CVE-2005-0892 is a none vulnerability published on March 28, 2005. Buffer overflow in smail 3.2.0.120 allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the MAIL FROM command and possibly other SMTP commands.

When was CVE-2005-0892 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0892 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 28, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0892 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0892 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 88.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0892?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0892, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-0892

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