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CVE-2005-1040

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 0.43%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2005-05-02 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-2005-1040
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
0.43%
Linux

Original NVD Description

Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in netapplet in Novell Linux Desktop 9 allow local users to gain root privileges, related to "User input [being] passed to network scripts without verification."