CVE-2005-0131

UnknownEPSS 1.80%

Last modified

CVE-2005-0131 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Quick Connection dialog in Konversation 0.15 inadvertently uses the user-provided password as the nickname instead of the user-provided nickname when connecting to the IRC server, which could leak the password to other users.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Quick Connection dialog in Konversation 0.15 inadvertently uses the user-provided password as the nickname instead of the user-provided nickname when connecting to the IRC server, which could leak the password to other users.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.80%

75.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BerliosKonversation0.15

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0131?
The Quick Connection dialog in Konversation 0.15 inadvertently uses the user-provided password as the nickname instead of the user-provided nickname when connecting to the IRC server, which could leak the password to other users.
How severe is CVE-2005-0131?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0131 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0131?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST