CVE-2005-0581

Name: CVE-2005-0581
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 46.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0581 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) License Client and Server 0.1.0.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) certain long fields in the Checksum item in a GCR request, (2) a long IP address, hostname, or netmask values in a GCR request, (3) a long last parameter in a GETCONFIG packet, or (4) long values in a request with an invalid format.. EPSS estimates a 46.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) License Client and Server 0.1.0.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) certain long fields in the Checksum item in a GCR request, (2) a long IP address, hostname, or netmask values in a GCR request, (3) a long last parameter in a GETCONFIG packet, or (4) long values in a request with an invalid format.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

46.34%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	License Software	0.1.0.15

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110979326828704&w=2
http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca_common_docs/security_notice.aspPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=210&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=213&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=214&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=215&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110979326828704&w=2
http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca_common_docs/security_notice.aspPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=210&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=213&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=214&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=215&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0581?

How severe is CVE-2005-0581?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0581 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 46.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0581?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST