CVE-2005-0838

Public Exploit

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the XSL parser for IceCast 2.20 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long test value in an xsl:when tag, (2) a long test value in an xsl:if tag, or (3) a long select value in an xsl:value-of tag.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 4.17% Top 15%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/393705	mailing list exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19753	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013475	vdb entry exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12849	vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0838?: CVE-2005-0838 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0838?: To fix CVE-2005-0838, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0838 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-0838 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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