CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2857

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Free SMTP Server 2.2 allows remote attackers to use the server as an open mail relay (spam proxy).

Risk Assessment

The organization risks having its server used for sending spam, which can lead to IP blacklisting and domain reputation damage.

Recommendation

Update the software to the latest version or configure the server to require authentication for outgoing connections.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Free SMTP Server 2.2 allows remote attackers to use the server as an open mail relay (spam proxy).

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS