How severe is CVE-2005-2852?

CVE-2005-2852 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2852 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2852?

CVE-2005-2852 primarily affects Novell Netware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2852?

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

When was CVE-2005-2852 published?

CVE-2005-2852 was published on 2005-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2852

CVE-2005-2852 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Netware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 40% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 40% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Netware
Published: 2005-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in CIFS.NLM in Novell Netware 6.5 SP2 and SP3, 5.1, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ABEND) via an incorrect password length, as exploited by the "worm.rbot.ccc" worm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2852?: Unknown vulnerability in CIFS.NLM in Novell Netware 6.5 SP2 and SP3, 5.1, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ABEND) via an incorrect password length, as exploited by the "worm.rbot.ccc" worm.
How severe is CVE-2005-2852?: CVE-2005-2852 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2852 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2852?: CVE-2005-2852 primarily affects Novell Netware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2852?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2852 published?: CVE-2005-2852 was published on 2005-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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