How severe is CVE-2005-2469?

CVE-2005-2469 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2469 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2469?

CVE-2005-2469 affects Novell Netmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2469?

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

When was CVE-2005-2469 published?

CVE-2005-2469 was published on 2005-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2469

CVE-2005-2469 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Netmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Netmail
Published: 2005-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the NMAP Agent for Novell NetMail 3.52C and possibly earlier versions allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long user name in the USER command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2469?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the NMAP Agent for Novell NetMail 3.52C and possibly earlier versions allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long user name in the USER command.
How severe is CVE-2005-2469?: CVE-2005-2469 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2469 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2469?: CVE-2005-2469 affects Novell Netmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2469?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2469 published?: CVE-2005-2469 was published on 2005-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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