How severe is CVE-2005-2551?

CVE-2005-2551 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2551 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 55% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2551?

CVE-2005-2551 affects Novell Edirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2551?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-2551 published?

CVE-2005-2551 was published on 2005-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2551

CVE-2005-2551 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Edirectory with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 55% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 55% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Edirectory
Published: 2005-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in dhost.exe in iMonitor for Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 on Windows allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and obtain access to files via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2551?: Buffer overflow in dhost.exe in iMonitor for Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 on Windows allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and obtain access to files via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2005-2551?: CVE-2005-2551 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2551 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 55% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2551?: CVE-2005-2551 affects Novell Edirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2551?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2551 published?: CVE-2005-2551 was published on 2005-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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