CVE-2005-0238

Name: CVE-2005-0238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0238 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The International Domain Name (IDN) support in Epiphany 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 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The International Domain Name (IDN) support in Epiphany 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

1.55%

72.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnome	Epiphany	All versions
Mozilla	Camino	0.8.5
Mozilla	Mozilla	<= 1.6
Omnigroup	Omniweb	5
Opera	Opera Browser	<= 7.54

References

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-February/031459.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12461Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.shmoo.com/idnBroken Link, Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.shmoo.com/idn/homograph.txtBroken Link, Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/beta/show_bug.cgi?id=147399Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19236Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-February/031459.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12461Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.shmoo.com/idnBroken Link, Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.shmoo.com/idn/homograph.txtBroken Link, Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/beta/show_bug.cgi?id=147399Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19236Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0238?

How severe is CVE-2005-0238?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0238 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0238?

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