How severe is CVE-2005-0957?

CVE-2005-0957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0957 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0957?

CVE-2005-0957 affects Bay Technical Associates Rpc3 Telnet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0957?

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-2005-0957 published?

CVE-2005-0957 was published on 2005-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0957

CVE-2005-0957 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bay Technical Associates Rpc3 Telnet 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bay Technical Associates Rpc3 Telnet
Published: 2005-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Bay Technical Associates RPC-3 Telnet Host 3.05 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by pressing the escape and enter keys at the username prompt.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0957?: Bay Technical Associates RPC-3 Telnet Host 3.05 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by pressing the escape and enter keys at the username prompt.
How severe is CVE-2005-0957?: CVE-2005-0957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0957 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0957?: CVE-2005-0957 affects Bay Technical Associates Rpc3 Telnet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0957?: 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-2005-0957 published?: CVE-2005-0957 was published on 2005-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bay_technical_associates:rpc3_telnet:f_3.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*