How severe is CVE-2005-3314?

CVE-2005-3314 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3314 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 66% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3314?

CVE-2005-3314 affects Novell Netmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3314?

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-2005-3314 published?

CVE-2005-3314 was published on 2005-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3314

CVE-2005-3314 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Netmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 66% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 66% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Netmail
Published: 2005-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP daemon in Novell Netmail 3.5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "long verb arguments."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3314?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP daemon in Novell Netmail 3.5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "long verb arguments."
How severe is CVE-2005-3314?: CVE-2005-3314 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3314 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 66% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3314?: CVE-2005-3314 affects Novell Netmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3314?: 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-2005-3314 published?: CVE-2005-3314 was published on 2005-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:netmail:3.5.2:e-ftfl:*:*:*:*:*:*

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