CVE-2005-3327

CVE-2005-3327 is a high-severity vulnerability 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

Description

Network Appliance Data ONTAP 7.0 and earlier allows iSCSI Initiators to bypass iSCSI authentication via a modified client that skips the Security (Start) mode, as required by the Login Negotiation protocol, and uses Operational mode without proving identity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3327?
Network Appliance Data ONTAP 7.0 and earlier allows iSCSI Initiators to bypass iSCSI authentication via a modified client that skips the Security (Start) mode, as required by the Login Negotiation protocol, and uses Operational mode without proving identity.
How severe is CVE-2005-3327?
CVE-2005-3327 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3327 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3327?
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-2005-3327 published?
CVE-2005-3327 was published on 2005-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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