CVE-2005-2176
CVE-2005-2176 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Netmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Novell Netmail
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Novell NetMail automatically processes HTML in an attachment without prompting the user to save or open it, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct web-based attacks and steal cookies.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-2176?
- Novell NetMail automatically processes HTML in an attachment without prompting the user to save or open it, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct web-based attacks and steal cookies.
- How severe is CVE-2005-2176?
- CVE-2005-2176 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2005-2176 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-2176?
- CVE-2005-2176 primarily affects Novell Netmail. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-2176?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-2176 published?
- CVE-2005-2176 was published on 2005-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15962
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014439
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2972340.htm
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2972433.htm
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2972438.htm
- http://www.osvdb.org/17821
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14171
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0994
Affected products (19)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.0.3a:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.0.3a:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.1:f:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.5.2:c1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.5.2:e-ftfl:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.10:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.10:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.10:c:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.10:d:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.10:e:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.10:f:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.10:g:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.10:h:*:*:*:*:*:*
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