How severe is CVE-2005-0117?

CVE-2005-0117 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0117 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0117?

CVE-2005-0117 affects Xshisen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0117?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0117 published?

CVE-2005-0117 was published on 2005-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0117

CVE-2005-0117 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xshisen with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xshisen
Published: 2005-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in XShisen before 1.36 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long GECOS field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0117?: Buffer overflow in XShisen before 1.36 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long GECOS field.
How severe is CVE-2005-0117?: CVE-2005-0117 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0117 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0117?: CVE-2005-0117 affects Xshisen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0117?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0117 published?: CVE-2005-0117 was published on 2005-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xshisen:xshisen:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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