CVE-2005-0236: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0236: The International Domain Name (IDN) support in Omniweb 5 allows remote attackers to spoof domain names usin...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2005-0236 describes a phishing-enabling weakness in OmniWeb 5 IDN handling. A crafted internationalized domain could look like a trusted domain by using similar-looking characters. The issue is about misleading users and certificate/name presentation, not direct system compromise. Exposure appears limited to environments where OmniWeb 5 or similarly affected legacy browser IDN handling remains in use. The source bundle does not identify supported modern products as affected. Treat this as a legacy phishing-risk issue, not an emergency infrastructure vulnerability. Priority rises if the organization still permits OmniWeb 5 or other outdated browsers for sensitive workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory managed endpoints for OmniWeb 5 or unsupported legacy browsers.; Check vendor guidance for IDN handling updates or configuration controls.; Retire unsupported affected browsers where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 01:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 7, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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multiple-browsers-idn-spoof(19236)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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