CVE-2005-2772

Name: CVE-2005-2772
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-02T23:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2772 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in University of Minnesota gopher client 3.0.9 allow remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long "+VIEWS:" reply, which is not properly handled in the VIfromLine function, and (2) certain arguments when launching third party programs such as a web browser from a web link, which is not properly handled in the FIOgetargv function.. EPSS estimates a 10.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in University of Minnesota gopher client 3.0.9 allow remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long "+VIEWS:" reply, which is not properly handled in the VIfromLine function, and (2) certain arguments when launching third party programs such as a web browser from a web link, which is not properly handled in the FIOgetargv function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.04%

95.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
University Of Minnesota	Gopher	3.0.9

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112559902931614&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/16614/
http://secunia.com/advisories/17016
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-832
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/619812Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14693Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22053
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112559902931614&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/16614/
http://secunia.com/advisories/17016
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-832
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/619812Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14693Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22053

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2772?

How severe is CVE-2005-2772?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2772 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2772?

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