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CVE-2005-1061

UnknownEPSS 3.07%

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CVE-2005-1061 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The secure script in LogWatch before 2.6-2 allows attackers to prevent LogWatch from detecting malicious activity via certain strings in the secure file that are later used as part of a regular expression, which causes the parser to crash, aka "logwatch log processing regular expression DoS.". EPSS estimates a 3.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The secure script in LogWatch before 2.6-2 allows attackers to prevent LogWatch from detecting malicious activity via certain strings in the secure file that are later used as part of a regular expression, which causes the parser to crash, aka "logwatch log processing regular expression DoS."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.07%

86.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LogwatchLogwatch2.6.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux2.1
RedhatLinux Advanced Workstation2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1061?
The secure script in LogWatch before 2.6-2 allows attackers to prevent LogWatch from detecting malicious activity via certain strings in the secure file that are later used as part of a regular expression, which causes the parser to crash, aka "logwatch log processing regular expression DoS."
How severe is CVE-2005-1061?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1061 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1061?
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