CVE-2005-0315: The FTP service in Magic Winmail Server 4.0 Build 1112 does not verify that the IP address in a PORT comman...

Security readout for executives and security teams

An authenticated FTP user could make Magic Winmail Server act as a relay for scanning other systems. The issue is not described as data theft or remote code execution, but it can turn an exposed mail server into infrastructure for reconnaissance against internal or external targets. Likely exposure is organizations still running Magic Winmail Server 4.0 Build 1112 with the FTP service enabled, especially if reachable by untrusted authenticated users or from the internet. The source bundle does not identify broader affected versions or products. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup issue. It is unlikely to warrant emergency action unless the vulnerable FTP service is internet-facing or accessible to untrusted users, but it should be removed, restricted, or upgraded during legacy system review. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or historical advisory guidance for an official fix or upgrade path.; Disable the FTP service if it is not required.; Restrict FTP access to trusted networks and known users..

Prepared

Jun 30, 2026, 01:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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