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CVE-2005-0236

UnknownEPSS 1.00%

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CVE-2005-0236 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The International Domain Name (IDN) support in Omniweb 5 allows remote attackers to spoof domain names using punycode encoded domain names that are decoded in URLs and SSL certificates in a way that uses homograph characters from other character sets, which facilitates phishing attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The International Domain Name (IDN) support in Omniweb 5 allows remote attackers to spoof domain names using punycode encoded domain names that are decoded in URLs and SSL certificates in a way that uses homograph characters from other character sets, which facilitates phishing attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.00%

58.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OmnigroupOmniweb5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0236?
The International Domain Name (IDN) support in Omniweb 5 allows remote attackers to spoof domain names using punycode encoded domain names that are decoded in URLs and SSL certificates in a way that uses homograph characters from other character sets, which facilitates phishing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2005-0236?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0236 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0236?
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