CVE-2005-3140

Name: CVE-2005-3140
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-05T21:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3140 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Procom NetFORCE 800 4.02 M10 Build 20 and possibly other versions sends the NIS password map (passwd.nis) as a file attachment in diagnostic e-mail messages, which allows remote attackers to obtain the cleartext NIS password hashes.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Procom NetFORCE 800 4.02 M10 Build 20 and possibly other versions sends the NIS password map (passwd.nis) as a file attachment in diagnostic e-mail messages, which allows remote attackers to obtain the cleartext NIS password hashes.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Procom	Netforce 800 Firmware	4.02	M10

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112818351032426&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17033/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14997Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112818351032426&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17033/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14997Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3140?

How severe is CVE-2005-3140?

CVE-2005-3140 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3140?

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