CVE-2005-0238: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0238: The International Domain Name (IDN) support in Epiphany allows remote attackers to spoof domain names using...

The International Domain Name (IDN) support in Epiphany 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)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw lets a malicious website make an internationalized domain name appear visually similar to a trusted domain in Epiphany. The main business risk is phishing: users may believe they are on a legitimate HTTPS site because the displayed URL and certificate text look convincing. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Linux desktops, kiosks, or managed images where affected Epiphany builds remain installed or used. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete. Prioritize as a phishing-resilience issue, not an emergency remote compromise. If legacy Epiphany is still present in business workflows, remove or update it promptly because the weakness can undermine user trust in URLs and certificates. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Epiphany use, especially legacy Linux desktops and kiosk images.; Check Epiphany, GNOME, or distribution vendor guidance for IDN spoofing fixes.; Prefer supported browser versions with modern IDN homograph protections..

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
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/beta/show_bug.cgi?id=147399CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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