CVE-2005-3532: authpam.c in courier-authdaemon for Courier Mail Server 0.37.3 through 0.52.1, when using pam_tally, does not

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3532 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting courier mail server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

authpam.c in courier-authdaemon for Courier Mail Server 0.37.3 through 0.52.1, when using pam_tally, does not call the pam_acct_mgmt function to verify that access should be granted, which allows attackers to authenticate to the server using accounts that have been disabled.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: double precision incorporated

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-11 01:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

double precision incorporated courier mail server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.37.3 · 0.46 · 0.47 · 0.48 · 0.48.1 · 0.48.2 · 0.49.0 · 0.50.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.37.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy courier-mail-server || rpm -q courier-mail-server || courier-mail-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.37.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison courier-mail-server sudo apt install courier-mail-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.37.3> sudo apt-mark hold courier-mail-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list courier-mail-server sudo dnf downgrade courier-mail-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.37.3> sudo dnf versionlock add courier-mail-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3532?

courier mail server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3532 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3532 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-3532 affect?

CVE-2005-3532 affects courier mail server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). authpam.c in courier-authdaemon for Courier Mail Server 0.37.3 through 0.52.1, when using pam_tally, does not call the pam_acct_mgmt function to verify that access should be granted, which allows attackers to authenticate to the server usin

How urgent is CVE-2005-3532?

Priority 50/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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