CVE-2005-4699

Name: CVE-2005-4699
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4699 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Argument injection vulnerability in TellMe 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify command line arguments for the Whois program and obtain sensitive information via "--" style options in the q_Host parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in TellMe 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify command line arguments for the Whois program and obtain sensitive information via "--" style options in the q_Host parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-88

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kimihia	Tellme	<= 1.2

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-10/0107.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://exploitlabs.com/files/advisories/EXPL-A-2005-015-tellme.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://kimihia.org.nz/projects/tellme/files/tellme-1.2-1.3.diffProduct
http://secunia.com/advisories/17078Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/19871Broken Link, Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22522Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-10/0107.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://exploitlabs.com/files/advisories/EXPL-A-2005-015-tellme.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://kimihia.org.nz/projects/tellme/files/tellme-1.2-1.3.diffProduct
http://secunia.com/advisories/17078Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/19871Broken Link, Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22522Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4699?

How severe is CVE-2005-4699?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4699 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4699?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-4699?

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Source: NVD / NIST