How severe is CVE-2005-0838?

CVE-2005-0838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0838?

CVE-2005-0838 affects Icecast. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0838?

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-2005-0838 published?

CVE-2005-0838 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0838

CVE-2005-0838 is a high-severity vulnerability in Icecast 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Icecast
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the XSL parser for IceCast 2.20 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long test value in an xsl:when tag, (2) a long test value in an xsl:if tag, or (3) a long select value in an xsl:value-of tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0838?: Multiple buffer overflows in the XSL parser for IceCast 2.20 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long test value in an xsl:when tag, (2) a long test value in an xsl:if tag, or (3) a long select value in an xsl:value-of tag.
How severe is CVE-2005-0838?: CVE-2005-0838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0838?: CVE-2005-0838 affects Icecast. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0838?: 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-2005-0838 published?: CVE-2005-0838 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:icecast:icecast:2.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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