CVE-2005-3642

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 69.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 16, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://www.ngssoftware.com/papers/database-on-xp.pdf
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15451
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ngssoftware.com/papers/database-on-xp.pdf
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15451

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-3642?

CVE-2005-3642 is a none vulnerability published on November 16, 2005. 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.

When was CVE-2005-3642 disclosed?

CVE-2005-3642 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 16, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-3642 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-3642 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 69.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-3642?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-3642, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-3642

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