CVE-2005-3095: Avi Alkalay notify program, dated 19 Aug 2001, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-3095 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting notify. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Avi Alkalay notify program, dated 19 Aug 2001, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the from parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: avi alkalay

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-28 22:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

avi alkalay notify MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy notify || rpm -q notify || notify --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3095?

notify: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3095 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3095 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-3095 affect?

CVE-2005-3095 affects notify. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Avi Alkalay notify program, dated 19 Aug 2001, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the from parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3095?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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