How severe is CVE-2005-2579?

CVE-2005-2579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2579?

CVE-2005-2579 affects Nortel Contivity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2579?

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-2005-2579 published?

CVE-2005-2579 was published on 2005-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2579

CVE-2005-2579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nortel Contivity with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nortel Contivity
Published: 2005-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Nortel Contivity VPN Client V05_01.030, when configuring a certificate to be used as authentication, does not properly drop system privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by opening a program with the File Open dialog box.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2579?: Nortel Contivity VPN Client V05_01.030, when configuring a certificate to be used as authentication, does not properly drop system privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by opening a program with the File Open dialog box.
How severe is CVE-2005-2579?: CVE-2005-2579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2579?: CVE-2005-2579 affects Nortel Contivity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2579?: 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-2005-2579 published?: CVE-2005-2579 was published on 2005-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112370730131219&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:nortel:contivity:v05_01.030:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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