Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Omnigroup | Omniweb | 5 |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-February/031459.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110782704923280&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12461
- http://www.shmoo.com/idnExploit
- http://www.shmoo.com/idn/homograph.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19236
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-February/031459.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110782704923280&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12461
- http://www.shmoo.com/idnExploit
- http://www.shmoo.com/idn/homograph.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19236
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0236?
CVE-2005-0236 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 u...
How severe is CVE-2005-0236?
CVE-2005-0236 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0236?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Omnigroup Omniweb.