How severe is CVE-2005-0014?

CVE-2005-0014 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0014 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0014?

CVE-2005-0014 primarily affects Ncpfs. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0014?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-0014 published?

CVE-2005-0014 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0014

CVE-2005-0014 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ncpfs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ncpfs
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in ncplogin in ncpfs before 2.2.6 allows remote malicious NetWare servers to execute arbitrary code on the NetWare client.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0014?: Buffer overflow in ncplogin in ncpfs before 2.2.6 allows remote malicious NetWare servers to execute arbitrary code on the NetWare client.
How severe is CVE-2005-0014?: CVE-2005-0014 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0014 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0014?: CVE-2005-0014 primarily affects Ncpfs. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0014?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0014 published?: CVE-2005-0014 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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