How severe is CVE-2005-0768?

CVE-2005-0768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-0768 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0768?

CVE-2005-0768 primarily affects Goodtech Systems Goodtech Telnet Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0768?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-0768 published?

CVE-2005-0768 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0768

CVE-2005-0768 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Goodtech Systems Goodtech Telnet Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 60% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 60% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Goodtech Systems Goodtech Telnet Server
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the administration web server for GoodTech Telnet Server 4.0 and 5.0, and possibly all versions before 5.0.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to port 2380.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0768?: Buffer overflow in the administration web server for GoodTech Telnet Server 4.0 and 5.0, and possibly all versions before 5.0.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to port 2380.
How severe is CVE-2005-0768?: CVE-2005-0768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-0768 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0768?: CVE-2005-0768 primarily affects Goodtech Systems Goodtech Telnet Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0768?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0768 published?: CVE-2005-0768 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:goodtech_systems:goodtech_telnet_server:4.0:*:windows_nt:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:goodtech_systems:goodtech_telnet_server:5.0:*:windows_nt:*:*:*:*:*