CVE-2005-1062

CVE-2005-1062 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kerio Kerio Mailserver 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

Description

The administration protocol for Kerio WinRoute Firewall 6.x up to 6.0.10, Personal Firewall 4.x up to 4.1.2, and MailServer up to 6.0.8 allows remote attackers to quickly obtain passwords that are 5 characters or less via brute force methods.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1062?
The administration protocol for Kerio WinRoute Firewall 6.x up to 6.0.10, Personal Firewall 4.x up to 4.1.2, and MailServer up to 6.0.8 allows remote attackers to quickly obtain passwords that are 5 characters or less via brute force methods.
How severe is CVE-2005-1062?
CVE-2005-1062 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1062 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1062?
CVE-2005-1062 primarily affects Kerio Kerio Mailserver. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1062?
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-2005-1062 published?
CVE-2005-1062 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (33)

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