CVE-2005-0101

CVE-2005-0101 is a high-severity vulnerability in Newspost with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the socket_getline function in Newspost 2.1.1 and earlier allows remote malicious NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long string without a newline character.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0101?
Buffer overflow in the socket_getline function in Newspost 2.1.1 and earlier allows remote malicious NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long string without a newline character.
How severe is CVE-2005-0101?
CVE-2005-0101 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0101 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0101?
CVE-2005-0101 affects Newspost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0101?
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-2005-0101 published?
CVE-2005-0101 was published on 2005-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)