CVE-2005-3887

Name: CVE-2005-3887
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-11-29T21:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.89%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3887 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Gadu-Gadu 7.20 does not properly handle MS-DOS device names in filenames, which allows remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service (hang) via an image filename of AUX: sent twice (hang), or (2) write to the LPT1 port via a filename of "LPT1:".. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Gadu-Gadu 7.20 does not properly handle MS-DOS device names in filenames, which allows remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service (hang) via an image filename of AUX: sent twice (hang), or (2) write to the LPT1 port via a filename of "LPT1:".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.89%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gadu-Gadu	Gadu-Gadu Instant Messenger	7.20

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 29, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3887?

How severe is CVE-2005-3887?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3887 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3887?

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Source: NVD / NIST