CVE-2005-1801: Low severity Nokia 9500 vulnerability
Published May 26, 2005
·Updated
The vCard viewer in Nokia 9500 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a vCard with a long Name field, which causes the crash when the user views it.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Nokia 9500
Event History
May 26, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 1, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1801?
CVE-2005-1801 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability as it can lead to a denial of service when a user views a malicious vCard.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1801?
To mitigate CVE-2005-1801, users should avoid viewing vCards from untrusted sources and consider updating to the latest software version if available.
3
What devices are affected by CVE-2005-1801?
CVE-2005-1801 specifically affects the Nokia 9500 device.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2005-1801 describe?
CVE-2005-1801 describes a denial of service attack that can cause the affected device to crash.
5
Can CVE-2005-1801 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-1801 can be exploited remotely if a user views a crafted vCard with an excessively long Name field.