How severe is CVE-2005-0986?

CVE-2005-0986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0986 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0986?

CVE-2005-0986 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Domino Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0986?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0986 published?

CVE-2005-0986 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0986

CVE-2005-0986 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Domino Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Domino Server
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NLSCCSTR.DLL in the web service in IBM Lotus Domino Server 6.5.1, 6.0.3, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (deep recursion and nHTTP.exe process crash) via a long GET request containing UNICODE decimal value 430 characters, which causes the stack to be exhausted. NOTE: IBM has reported that it is unable to replicate this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0986?: NLSCCSTR.DLL in the web service in IBM Lotus Domino Server 6.5.1, 6.0.3, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (deep recursion and nHTTP.exe process crash) via a long GET request containing UNICODE decimal value 430 characters, which causes the stack to be exhausted. NOTE: IBM has reported that it is unable to replicate this issue.
How severe is CVE-2005-0986?: CVE-2005-0986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0986 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0986?: CVE-2005-0986 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Domino Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0986?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0986 published?: CVE-2005-0986 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino_server:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino_server:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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