CVE-2005-2343

Name: CVE-2005-2343
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2343 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Research in Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Handheld web browser for BlackBerry Handheld before 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a Java Application Description (JAD) file with a long application name and vendor string, which prevents a browser dialog from being properly dismissed.. EPSS estimates a 2.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Research in Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Handheld web browser for BlackBerry Handheld before 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a Java Application Description (JAD) file with a long application name and vendor string, which prevents a browser dialog from being properly dismissed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.58%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rim	Blackberry Desktop Manager	4.0
Rim	Blackberry Device Software	4.0
Rim	Blackberry	7100g
Rim	Blackberry	7100i
Rim	Blackberry	7100r
Rim	Blackberry	7100t
Rim	Blackberry	7100v
Rim	Blackberry	7100x
Rim	Blackberry	7105t
Rim	Blackberry	7130e
Rim	Blackberry	7230_3.7.1_.41
Rim	Blackberry	7230_3.8
Rim	Blackberry	7230_4.0
Rim	Blackberry	7250
Rim	Blackberry	7280
Rim	Blackberry	7290
Rim	Blackberry	7520
Rim	Blackberry	7730
Rim	Blackberry	7750
Rim	Blackberry	7780
Rim	Blackberry	8700c
Rim	Blackberry	8700f
Rim	Blackberry	8700r

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1015428
http://www.blackberry.com/knowledgecenterpublic/livelink.exe/fetch/2000/8021/7925/8142/?nodeid=1167791
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/829400Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16099
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0011
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015428
http://www.blackberry.com/knowledgecenterpublic/livelink.exe/fetch/2000/8021/7925/8142/?nodeid=1167791
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/829400Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16099
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0011

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2343?

How severe is CVE-2005-2343?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2343 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2343?

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