CVE-2005-2410

Name: CVE-2005-2410
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-01T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2410 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the nm_info_handler function in Network Manager may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a Wireless Access Point identifier, which is not properly handled in a syslog call.. EPSS estimates a 3.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in the nm_info_handler function in Network Manager may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a Wireless Access Point identifier, which is not properly handled in a syslog call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.51%

87.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnome	Networkmanager	< 0.4.1

References

http://lwn.net/Alerts/145678/Third Party Advisory
http://mail.gnome.org/archives/networkmanager-list/2005-July/msg00196.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://mail.gnome.org/archives/networkmanager-list/2005-July/msg00197.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lwn.net/Alerts/145678/Third Party Advisory
http://mail.gnome.org/archives/networkmanager-list/2005-July/msg00196.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://mail.gnome.org/archives/networkmanager-list/2005-July/msg00197.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2410?

How severe is CVE-2005-2410?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2410 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2410?

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