How severe is CVE-2005-3568?

CVE-2005-3568 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-3568 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3568?

CVE-2005-3568 primarily affects Ibm Db2 Content Manager. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3568?

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

When was CVE-2005-3568 published?

CVE-2005-3568 was published on 2005-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3568

CVE-2005-3568 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Content Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Db2 Content Manager
Published: 2005-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

db2fmp process in IBM DB2 Content Manager before 8.2 Fix Pack 10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by importing a corrupted Microsoft Excel file, aka "CORRUPTED EXEL FILE WILL CAUSE TEXT SEARCH PROCESS LOOPING."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3568?: db2fmp process in IBM DB2 Content Manager before 8.2 Fix Pack 10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by importing a corrupted Microsoft Excel file, aka "CORRUPTED EXEL FILE WILL CAUSE TEXT SEARCH PROCESS LOOPING."
How severe is CVE-2005-3568?: CVE-2005-3568 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-3568 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3568?: CVE-2005-3568 primarily affects Ibm Db2 Content Manager. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3568?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3568 published?: CVE-2005-3568 was published on 2005-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_content_manager:8.2:*:fp1:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_content_manager:8.2:*:fp2:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_content_manager:8.2:*:fp3:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_content_manager:8.2:*:fp4:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_content_manager:8.2:*:fp5:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_content_manager:8.2:*:fp6:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_content_manager:8.2:*:fp7:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_content_manager:8.2:*:fp8:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_content_manager:8.2:*:fp9:*:*:*:*:*