How severe is CVE-2005-1040?

CVE-2005-1040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1040?

CVE-2005-1040 affects Novell Linux Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1040?

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-2005-1040 published?

CVE-2005-1040 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1040

CVE-2005-1040 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Linux Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Linux Desktop
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in netapplet in Novell Linux Desktop 9 allow local users to gain root privileges, related to "User input [being] passed to network scripts without verification."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1040?: Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in netapplet in Novell Linux Desktop 9 allow local users to gain root privileges, related to "User input [being] passed to network scripts without verification."
How severe is CVE-2005-1040?: CVE-2005-1040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1040?: CVE-2005-1040 affects Novell Linux Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1040?: 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-2005-1040 published?: CVE-2005-1040 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2005-Apr/0002.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:linux_desktop:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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