How severe is CVE-2005-3760?

CVE-2005-3760 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3760 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3760?

CVE-2005-3760 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3760?

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-2005-3760 published?

CVE-2005-3760 was published on 2005-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3760

CVE-2005-3760 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2005-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Double free vulnerability in the BBOORB module in IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS 5.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (ABEND).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3760?: Double free vulnerability in the BBOORB module in IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS 5.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (ABEND).
How severe is CVE-2005-3760?: CVE-2005-3760 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3760 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3760?: CVE-2005-3760 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3760?: 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-2005-3760 published?: CVE-2005-3760 was published on 2005-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0:*:z_os:*:*:*:*:*

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