CVE-2005-1247

CVE-2005-1247 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Nsure Audit 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

Description

webadmin.exe in Novell Nsure Audit 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed ASN.1 packets in corrupt client certificates to an SSL server, as demonstrated using an exploit for the OpenSSL ASN.1 parsing vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1247?
webadmin.exe in Novell Nsure Audit 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed ASN.1 packets in corrupt client certificates to an SSL server, as demonstrated using an exploit for the OpenSSL ASN.1 parsing vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2005-1247?
CVE-2005-1247 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1247 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-2005-1247?
CVE-2005-1247 affects Novell Nsure Audit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1247?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1247 published?
CVE-2005-1247 was published on 2004-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)