MEDIUM
CVE-2005-0618
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 2, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The SMTP binding function in Symantec Firewall/VPN Appliance 200/200R firmware after 1.5Z and before 1.68, Gateway Security 360/360R and 460/460R firmware before vuild 858, and Nexland Pro800turbo, when configured for load balancing between two WANs, might send SMTP traffic to a trusted network through an untrusted network.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-0618 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (4)
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-0618
CVSS Score6.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 2, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-0618 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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