How severe is CVE-2005-0665?

CVE-2005-0665 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0665 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0665?

CVE-2005-0665 affects John Bradley Xv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0665?

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

When was CVE-2005-0665 published?

CVE-2005-0665 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0665

CVE-2005-0665 is a medium-severity vulnerability in John Bradley Xv with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: John Bradley Xv
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in xv before 3.10a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a filename.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0665?: Format string vulnerability in xv before 3.10a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a filename.
How severe is CVE-2005-0665?: CVE-2005-0665 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0665 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0665?: CVE-2005-0665 affects John Bradley Xv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0665?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0665 published?: CVE-2005-0665 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:john_bradley:xv:3.10a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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