CVE-2005-2852Netware Vulnerability
Unknown vulnerability in CIFS.NLM in Novell Netware 6.5 SP2 and SP3, 5.1, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ABEND) via an incorrect password length, as exploited by the "worm.rbot.ccc" worm.
Published Sep 8, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2005-2852 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Netware (Novell).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
40%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
46/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
Unknown vulnerability in CIFS.NLM in Novell Netware 6.5 SP2 and SP3, 5.1, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ABEND) via an incorrect password length, as exploited by the "worm.rbot.ccc" worm.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| NetwareNovell | 5.1, 6.0, 6.5-sp2, 6.5-sp3 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 8, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unknown vulnerability in CIFS.NLM in Novell Netware 6.5 SP2 and SP3, 5.1, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ABEND) via an incorrect password length, as exploited by the "worm.rbot.ccc" worm.
Affected: Netware (Novell) versions 5.1, 6.0, 6.5-sp2, 6.5-sp3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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