CVE-2005-1099
CriticalPublic exploitMultiple buffer overflows in the HandleChild function in server.c in Greylisting daemon (GLD) 1.3 and 1.4, when GLD is listening on a network interface, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Published Apr 12, 2005 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-1099
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-1099 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Gld (Salim Gasmi), postfix-gld (debian).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including postfix-gld 1.5-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
68%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the HandleChild function in server.c in Greylisting daemon (GLD) 1.3 and 1.4, when GLD is listening on a network interface, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
17 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GldSalim Gasmi | 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.3.1, 1.4 | n/a |
| postfix-glddebian | See advisory | 1.5-1 |
Patched Releases
postfix-gld
1.5-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 12, 2005
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisory1013678
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2005-1099
- advisoryhttp://www.gasmi.net/down/gld-history
- patch14941
- patchGLSA-200504-10
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple buffer overflows in the HandleChild function in server.c in Greylisting daemon (GLD) 1.3 and 1.4, when GLD is listening on a network interface, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected: Gld (Salim Gasmi) versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.3.1, 1.4; postfix-gld (debian). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including postfix-gld 1.5-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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