How severe is CVE-2005-0877?

CVE-2005-0877 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2005-0877 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0877?

CVE-2005-0877 affects Thekelleys Dnsmasq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0877?

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-2005-0877 published?

CVE-2005-0877 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0877

CVE-2005-0877 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thekelleys Dnsmasq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-346.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-346
Affected product: Thekelleys Dnsmasq
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Dnsmasq before 2.21 allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache via answers to queries that were not made by Dnsmasq.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0877?: Dnsmasq before 2.21 allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache via answers to queries that were not made by Dnsmasq.
How severe is CVE-2005-0877?: CVE-2005-0877 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2005-0877 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0877?: CVE-2005-0877 affects Thekelleys Dnsmasq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0877?: 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-2005-0877 published?: CVE-2005-0877 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thekelleys:dnsmasq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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