CVE-2005-0012

Name: CVE-2005-0012
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0012 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the a_Interface_msg function in Dillo before 0.8.3-r4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a web page.. EPSS estimates a 3.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in the a_Interface_msg function in Dillo before 0.8.3-r4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a web page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.52%

87.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dillo	Dillo	<= 0.8.3

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/13760/Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/13764Not Applicable
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200501-11.xmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12203Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18807Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/13760/Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/13764Not Applicable
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200501-11.xmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12203Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18807Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0012?

Format string vulnerability in the a_Interface_msg function in Dillo before 0.8.3-r4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a web page.

How severe is CVE-2005-0012?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0012 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0012?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-0012?

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Source: NVD / NIST