How severe is CVE-2005-3468?

CVE-2005-3468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3468?

CVE-2005-3468 primarily affects F-secure F-secure Anti-virus. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3468?

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

When was CVE-2005-3468 published?

CVE-2005-3468 was published on 2005-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3468

CVE-2005-3468 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F-secure F-secure Anti-virus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: F-secure F-secure Anti-virus
Published: 2005-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in F-Secure Anti-Virus for Microsoft Exchange 6.40 and Internet Gatekeeper 6.40 to 6.42 allows limited remote attackers to bypass Web Console authentication and read files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3468?: Directory traversal vulnerability in F-Secure Anti-Virus for Microsoft Exchange 6.40 and Internet Gatekeeper 6.40 to 6.42 allows limited remote attackers to bypass Web Console authentication and read files.
How severe is CVE-2005-3468?: CVE-2005-3468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3468?: CVE-2005-3468 primarily affects F-secure F-secure Anti-virus. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3468?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3468 published?: CVE-2005-3468 was published on 2005-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:6.40:*:ms_exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:internet_gatekeeper:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:internet_gatekeeper:6.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:internet_gatekeeper:6.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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