How severe is CVE-2005-1105?

CVE-2005-1105 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1105 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1105?

CVE-2005-1105 affects Sun Javamail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1105?

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

When was CVE-2005-1105 published?

CVE-2005-1105 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1105

CVE-2005-1105 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Javamail 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: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Javamail
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the MimeBodyPart.getFileName method in JavaMail 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename in the Content-Disposition header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1105?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the MimeBodyPart.getFileName method in JavaMail 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename in the Content-Disposition header.
How severe is CVE-2005-1105?: CVE-2005-1105 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1105 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1105?: CVE-2005-1105 affects Sun Javamail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1105?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1105 published?: CVE-2005-1105 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111335615600839&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:javamail:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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