How severe is CVE-2005-1976?

CVE-2005-1976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-1976 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1976?

CVE-2005-1976 primarily affects Novell Netmail. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1976?

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

When was CVE-2005-1976 published?

CVE-2005-1976 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1976

CVE-2005-1976 is a low-severity vulnerability in Novell Netmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Netmail
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Novell NetMail 3.5.2a, 3.5.2b, and 3.5.2c, when running on Linux, sets the owner and group ID to 500 for certain files, which could allow users or groups with that ID to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by modifying those files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1976?: Novell NetMail 3.5.2a, 3.5.2b, and 3.5.2c, when running on Linux, sets the owner and group ID to 500 for certain files, which could allow users or groups with that ID to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by modifying those files.
How severe is CVE-2005-1976?: CVE-2005-1976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1976 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1976?: CVE-2005-1976 primarily affects Novell Netmail. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1976?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1976 published?: CVE-2005-1976 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.5.2:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.5.2:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.5.2:c:*:*:*:*:*:*

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