LOW
CVE-2005-1678
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 20, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Groove Virtual Office before 3.1 build 2338, before 3.1a build 2364, and Groove Workspace before 2.5n build 1871 does not properly display file extensions on attached or embedded files in a compound document, which may allow remote attackers to trick users into executing malicious code.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-1678 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
groove2 product(s)
groove workspacevirtual office
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/15421Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/232232Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/JGEI-6BCRD6Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://secunia.com/advisories/15421Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/232232Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/JGEI-6BCRD6Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-1678
CVSS Score2.6 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 20, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-1678 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.