CVE-2005-0158

CVE-2005-0158 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bidwatcher 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

Format string vulnerability in bidwatcher before 1.3.17 allows remote malicious web servers from eBay, or a spoofed eBay server, to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain responses.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0158?
Format string vulnerability in bidwatcher before 1.3.17 allows remote malicious web servers from eBay, or a spoofed eBay server, to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain responses.
How severe is CVE-2005-0158?
CVE-2005-0158 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0158 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0158?
CVE-2005-0158 primarily affects Bidwatcher. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0158?
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-2005-0158 published?
CVE-2005-0158 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)