CVE-2005-3538

CVE-2005-3538 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ifax Solutions Hylafax 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

hfaxd in HylaFAX 4.2.3, when PAM support is disabled, accepts arbitrary passwords, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3538?
hfaxd in HylaFAX 4.2.3, when PAM support is disabled, accepts arbitrary passwords, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-3538?
CVE-2005-3538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3538 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3538?
CVE-2005-3538 affects Ifax Solutions Hylafax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3538?
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-2005-3538 published?
CVE-2005-3538 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)