CVE-2005-0706

CVE-2005-0706 is a high-severity vulnerability in Grip 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 discdb.c for grip 3.1.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by causing the cddb lookup to return more matches than expected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0706?
Buffer overflow in discdb.c for grip 3.1.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by causing the cddb lookup to return more matches than expected.
How severe is CVE-2005-0706?
CVE-2005-0706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0706 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0706?
CVE-2005-0706 primarily affects Grip. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0706?
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-2005-0706 published?
CVE-2005-0706 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)