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CVE-2005-3140

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.86%

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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

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
ProcomNetforce 800 Firmware4.02M10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3140?
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.
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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