CVE-2005-1807
Description
The Data function in class.smtp.php in PHPMailer 1.7.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop leading to memory and CPU consumption) via a long header field.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
2 exploit sources identified
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References
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2242
vupen.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0448
vupen.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014069
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Timeline
Published
Jun 1, 2005
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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