CVE-2005-3316 json
The installation of ON Symantec Discovery 4.5.x and Symantec Discovery 6.0 creates the (1) DiscoveryWeb and (2) DiscoveryRO database accoun…
published 2005-10-27 21 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2005-3315
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 72%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The installation of ON Symantec Discovery 4.5.x and Symantec Discovery 6.0 creates the (1) DiscoveryWeb and (2) DiscoveryRO database accounts with null passwords, which could allow attackers to gain privileges or prevent Discovery from running by setting another password.
Exploit prediction
1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
- securityresponse.symantec.com /avcenter/security/Content/2005.10.24.html
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securitytracker.com
/id?1015097
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/112
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/15188
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/17302
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2005-3316
- NVD CVE-2005-3316
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