CVE-2005-4197

CVE-2005-4197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nortel Ssl Vpn with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

tunnelform.yaws in Nortel SSL VPN 4.2.1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a link in the a parameter, which is executed with extra privileges in a cryptographically signed Java Applet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4197?
tunnelform.yaws in Nortel SSL VPN 4.2.1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a link in the a parameter, which is executed with extra privileges in a cryptographically signed Java Applet.
How severe is CVE-2005-4197?
CVE-2005-4197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4197 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4197?
CVE-2005-4197 primarily affects Nortel Ssl Vpn. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4197?
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-2005-4197 published?
CVE-2005-4197 was published on 2005-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)