CVE-2005-3642

Name: CVE-2005-3642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-11-16T21:22:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Informix Dynamic Database server running on Windows XP with Simple File Sharing enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and log on to the guest account by supplying an invalid username.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Informix Dynamic Database server running on Windows XP with Simple File Sharing enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and log on to the guest account by supplying an invalid username.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Database Server	9.3
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Database Server	9.40.uc1
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Database Server	9.40.uc2
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Database Server	9.40.uc3

References

http://www.ngssoftware.com/papers/database-on-xp.pdfVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15451
http://www.ngssoftware.com/papers/database-on-xp.pdfVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15451

Timeline

Published: Nov 16, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3642?

How severe is CVE-2005-3642?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3642?

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