CVE-2005-1518

Name: CVE-2005-1518
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-11T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1518 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unknown vulnerability in Solaris 7 through 9, when using Federated Naming Services (FNS), autofs, and FNS X.500 configuration, allows local users to cause a denial of service (automountd crash) when "accessing" /xfn/_x500.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unknown vulnerability in Solaris 7 through 9, when using Federated Naming Services (FNS), autofs, and FNS X.500 configuration, allows local users to cause a denial of service (automountd crash) when "accessing" /xfn/_x500.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	7.0
Sun	Solaris	8.0
Sun	Solaris	9.0
Sun	Sunos	5.7
Sun	Sunos	5.8

References

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57786-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0517
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57786-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0517

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1518?

How severe is CVE-2005-1518?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1518 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1518?

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