CVE-2005-0162

Name: CVE-2005-0162
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-01-26T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0162 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the get_internal_addresses function in the pluto application for Openswan 1.x before 1.0.9, and Openswan 2.x before 2.3.0, when compiled with XAUTH and PAM enabled, allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the get_internal_addresses function in the pluto application for Openswan 1.x before 1.0.9, and Openswan 2.x before 2.3.0, when compiled with XAUTH and PAM enabled, allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openswan	Openswan	<= 1.0.9
Xelerance	Openswan	2.3.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0162?

How severe is CVE-2005-0162?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0162 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0162?

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-2005-0162?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST