CVE-2005-1478

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Format string vulnerability in dSMTP (dsmtp.exe) in DMail 3.1a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the xtellmail command.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 91.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 11, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111531804617905&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/15242
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1013885
cve@mitrehttp://www.security.org.sg/vuln/dmail31a.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13505
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20414
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111531804617905&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/15242
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1013885
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.security.org.sg/vuln/dmail31a.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13505
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20414

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-1478?

CVE-2005-1478 is a none vulnerability published on May 11, 2005. Format string vulnerability in dSMTP (dsmtp.exe) in DMail 3.1a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the xtellmail command.

When was CVE-2005-1478 disclosed?

CVE-2005-1478 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 11, 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-2005-1478 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-1478 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 91.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-1478?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-1478, 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-2005-1478

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