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CVE-2005-4581

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

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CVE-2005-4581 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Electric Sheep 2.6.3 client allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long window-id parameter. NOTE: because the program is not setuid and not normally called from remote programs, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Electric Sheep 2.6.3 client allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long window-id parameter. NOTE: because the program is not setuid and not normally called from remote programs, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.47%

37.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Scott DravesElectric Sheep2.6.3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4581?
Buffer overflow in Electric Sheep 2.6.3 client allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long window-id parameter. NOTE: because the program is not setuid and not normally called from remote programs, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2005-4581?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4581 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4581?
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Source: NVD / NIST