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Advisory Published
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CVE-2005-0236

First published: Mon Feb 07 2005(Updated: )

The International Domain Name (IDN) support in Omniweb 5 allows remote attackers to spoof domain names using punycode encoded domain names that are decoded in URLs and SSL certificates in a way that uses homograph characters from other character sets, which facilitates phishing attacks.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OmniGroup OmniWeb=5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0236?

    CVE-2005-0236 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability, as it allows for phishing attacks through domain name spoofing.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0236?

    To mitigate CVE-2005-0236, users should update their OmniWeb browser to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2005-0236?

    CVE-2005-0236 can be exploited via phishing attacks that utilize punycode encoded domain names to deceive users.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2005-0236?

    CVE-2005-0236 specifically affects OmniWeb version 5.

  • How does CVE-2005-0236 facilitate phishing attacks?

    CVE-2005-0236 facilitates phishing by allowing attackers to use homograph characters that visually resemble legitimate domain names.

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