CVE-2005-0373

CVE-2005-0373 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cyrus Sasl 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 digestmd5.c CVS release 1.170 (also referred to as digestmda5.c), as used in the DIGEST-MD5 SASL plugin for Cyrus-SASL but not in any official releases, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0373?
Buffer overflow in digestmd5.c CVS release 1.170 (also referred to as digestmda5.c), as used in the DIGEST-MD5 SASL plugin for Cyrus-SASL but not in any official releases, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2005-0373?
CVE-2005-0373 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0373 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0373?
CVE-2005-0373 primarily affects Cyrus Sasl. In total, 86 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0373?
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-2005-0373 published?
CVE-2005-0373 was published on 2004-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (86)

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