CVE-2005-1976

Name: CVE-2005-1976
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1976 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Novell NetMail 3.5.2a, 3.5.2b, and 3.5.2c, when running on Linux, sets the owner and group ID to 500 for certain files, which could allow users or groups with that ID to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by modifying those files.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Novell NetMail 3.5.2a, 3.5.2b, and 3.5.2c, when running on Linux, sets the owner and group ID to 500 for certain files, which could allow users or groups with that ID to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by modifying those files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

33.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Novell	Netmail	3.5.2	A

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/15763Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014251
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/10098022.htmPatch
http://www.osvdb.org/17456Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14005Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/15763Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014251
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/10098022.htmPatch
http://www.osvdb.org/17456Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14005Patch

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1976?

How severe is CVE-2005-1976?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1976 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1976?

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