CVE-2005-2069

CVE-2005-2069 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Padl Nss Ldap 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-319.

Key facts

Description

pam_ldap and nss_ldap, when used with OpenLDAP and connecting to a slave using TLS, does not use TLS for the subsequent connection if the client is referred to a master, which may cause a password to be sent in cleartext and allows remote attackers to sniff the password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2069?
pam_ldap and nss_ldap, when used with OpenLDAP and connecting to a slave using TLS, does not use TLS for the subsequent connection if the client is referred to a master, which may cause a password to be sent in cleartext and allows remote attackers to sniff the password.
How severe is CVE-2005-2069?
CVE-2005-2069 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2069 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2069?
CVE-2005-2069 primarily affects Padl Nss Ldap. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2069?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2069 published?
CVE-2005-2069 was published on 2005-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

Other CWE-319 (Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-319 (Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) vulnerabilities →