CVE-2004-2429: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-2429: Multiple stack-based and heap-based buffer overflows in EnderUNIX spamGuard before 1.7-BETA allow remote at...

Multiple stack-based and heap-based buffer overflows in EnderUNIX spamGuard before 1.7-BETA allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) qmail_parseline and (2) sendmail_parseline functions in parser.c, (3) loadconfig and (4) removespaces functions in loadconfig.c, and possibly (5) unspecified functions in functions.c.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2004-2429 is a set of memory-safety flaws in EnderUNIX spamGuard before 1.7-BETA. A remote attacker could potentially make the software crash or run code on the affected mail-filtering host. The business risk is mainly for legacy environments still running this retired-era component. Exposure is most likely in old mail-security or qmail/sendmail-adjacent environments that still run EnderUNIX spamGuard before 1.7-BETA. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless this legacy component remains installed. Prioritize this only if spamGuard exists in your environment. If present, treat it as urgent legacy-risk remediation because the stated impact is remote code execution on mail infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Inventory mail-filtering hosts for EnderUNIX spamGuard installations.; Upgrade spamGuard to 1.7-BETA or later if still maintained and available.; Retire or isolate spamGuard if it cannot be safely upgraded..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 18:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 18, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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spamguard-multiple-bo(16278)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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