CVE-2005-0396

CVE-2005-0396 is a low-severity vulnerability in Kde Dcopserver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Desktop Communication Protocol (DCOP) daemon, aka dcopserver, in KDE before 3.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (dcopserver consumption) by "stalling the DCOP authentication process."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0396?
Desktop Communication Protocol (DCOP) daemon, aka dcopserver, in KDE before 3.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (dcopserver consumption) by "stalling the DCOP authentication process."
How severe is CVE-2005-0396?
CVE-2005-0396 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0396 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0396?
CVE-2005-0396 primarily affects Kde Dcopserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0396?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0396 published?
CVE-2005-0396 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)