How severe is CVE-2005-3995?

CVE-2005-3995 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3995 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3995?

CVE-2005-3995 affects Sobexsrv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3995?

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

When was CVE-2005-3995 published?

CVE-2005-3995 was published on 2005-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3995

CVE-2005-3995 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sobexsrv with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sobexsrv
Published: 2005-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the dosyslog function in the OBEX server (obexsrv.c) for Sobexsrv before 1.0.0-pre4, when the syslog (-S) function is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in file name arguments to OBEX commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3995?: Format string vulnerability in the dosyslog function in the OBEX server (obexsrv.c) for Sobexsrv before 1.0.0-pre4, when the syslog (-S) function is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in file name arguments to OBEX commands.
How severe is CVE-2005-3995?: CVE-2005-3995 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3995 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3995?: CVE-2005-3995 affects Sobexsrv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3995?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3995 published?: CVE-2005-3995 was published on 2005-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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