CVE-2005-3801

CVE-2005-3801 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Counterpane Passwordsafe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

CounterPane PasswordSafe 1.x and 2.x allows local users to test possible encryption keys against a subset of the stored key data without performing the more expensive key derivation function (KDF) function, which reduces the search time in brute force attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3801?
CounterPane PasswordSafe 1.x and 2.x allows local users to test possible encryption keys against a subset of the stored key data without performing the more expensive key derivation function (KDF) function, which reduces the search time in brute force attacks.
How severe is CVE-2005-3801?
CVE-2005-3801 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3801 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3801?
CVE-2005-3801 primarily affects Counterpane Passwordsafe. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3801?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3801 published?
CVE-2005-3801 was published on 2005-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

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