CVE-2005-0084

CVE-2005-0084 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ethereal Group Ethereal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the X11 dissector in Ethereal 0.8.10 through 0.10.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0084?
Buffer overflow in the X11 dissector in Ethereal 0.8.10 through 0.10.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.
How severe is CVE-2005-0084?
CVE-2005-0084 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0084 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0084?
CVE-2005-0084 primarily affects Ethereal Group Ethereal. In total, 38 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0084?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0084 published?
CVE-2005-0084 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (38)

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