How severe is CVE-2005-4888?

CVE-2005-4888 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4888?

CVE-2005-4888 primarily affects Novell Netware Ftp Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4888?

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

When was CVE-2005-4888 published?

CVE-2005-4888 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4888

CVE-2005-4888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Netware Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Netware Ftp Server
Published: 2010-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NWFTPD.nlm before 5.06.04 in the FTP server in Novell NetWare allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive stale connections) by establishing many FTP sessions, which persist in the Not-Logged-In state after each session is completed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4888?: NWFTPD.nlm before 5.06.04 in the FTP server in Novell NetWare allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive stale connections) by establishing many FTP sessions, which persist in the Not-Logged-In state after each session is completed.
How severe is CVE-2005-4888?: CVE-2005-4888 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4888?: CVE-2005-4888 primarily affects Novell Netware Ftp Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4888 published?: CVE-2005-4888 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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