CVE-2005-0486

Name: CVE-2005-0486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-03-30T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0486 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Tarantella Secure Global Desktop Enterprise Edition 4.00 and 3.42, and Tarantella Enterprise 3 3.40 and 3.30, when using RSA SecurID and multiple users have the same username, reveals sensitive information during authentication, which allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames and the authentication scheme.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tarantella Secure Global Desktop Enterprise Edition 4.00 and 3.42, and Tarantella Enterprise 3 3.40 and 3.30, when using RSA SecurID and multiple users have the same username, reveals sensitive information during authentication, which allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames and the authentication scheme.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tarantella	Secure Global Desktop	enterprise_3.42
Tarantella	Secure Global Desktop	enterprise_4.0
Tarantella	Tarantella Enterprise	3.30
Tarantella	Tarantella Enterprise	3.40

References

http://www.tarantella.com/security/bulletin-11.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19407
http://www.tarantella.com/security/bulletin-11.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19407

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0486?

How severe is CVE-2005-0486?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0486 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0486?

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