How severe is CVE-2005-3567?

CVE-2005-3567 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3567 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3567?

CVE-2005-3567 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3567?

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

When was CVE-2005-3567 published?

CVE-2005-3567 was published on 2005-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3567

CVE-2005-3567 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Directory Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Directory Server
Published: 2005-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

slapd daemon in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (ITDS) 5.2.0 and 6.0.0 binds using SASL EXTERNAL, which allows attackers to bypass authentication and modify and delete directory data via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3567?: slapd daemon in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (ITDS) 5.2.0 and 6.0.0 binds using SASL EXTERNAL, which allows attackers to bypass authentication and modify and delete directory data via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2005-3567?: CVE-2005-3567 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3567 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3567?: CVE-2005-3567 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3567?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3567 published?: CVE-2005-3567 was published on 2005-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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