How severe is CVE-2005-3114?

CVE-2005-3114 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3114 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-2005-3114?

CVE-2005-3114 affects Nateon Nateon Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3114?

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-2005-3114 published?

CVE-2005-3114 was published on 2005-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3114

CVE-2005-3114 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nateon Nateon Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nateon Nateon Messenger
Published: 2005-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the ActiveX control for NateOn Messenger (NateonDownloadManager.ocx) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long third argument to the GotNate.Excute method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3114?: Buffer overflow in the ActiveX control for NateOn Messenger (NateonDownloadManager.ocx) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long third argument to the GotNate.Excute method.
How severe is CVE-2005-3114?: CVE-2005-3114 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3114 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-2005-3114?: CVE-2005-3114 affects Nateon Nateon Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3114?: 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-2005-3114 published?: CVE-2005-3114 was published on 2005-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nateon:nateon_messenger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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