CVE-2005-0117

Name: CVE-2005-0117
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-01-11T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0117 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in XShisen before 1.36 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long GECOS field.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in XShisen before 1.36 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long GECOS field.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xshisen	Xshisen	<= 1.36

References

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=289784Vendor Advisory
http://www.vuxml.org/freebsd/56971fa6-641c-11d9-a097-000854d03344.htmlVendor Advisory
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=289784Vendor Advisory
http://www.vuxml.org/freebsd/56971fa6-641c-11d9-a097-000854d03344.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0117?

Buffer overflow in XShisen before 1.36 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long GECOS field.

How severe is CVE-2005-0117?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0117 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0117?

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-2005-0117?

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Source: NVD / NIST