CVE-2005-2712

CVE-2005-2712 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Domino with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The LDAP server (nldap.exe) in IBM Lotus Domino before 7.0.1, 6.5.5, and 6.5.4 FP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long bind request, which triggers a null dereference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2712?
The LDAP server (nldap.exe) in IBM Lotus Domino before 7.0.1, 6.5.5, and 6.5.4 FP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long bind request, which triggers a null dereference.
How severe is CVE-2005-2712?
CVE-2005-2712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2712 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2712?
CVE-2005-2712 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Domino. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2712?
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-2005-2712 published?
CVE-2005-2712 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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