CVE-2005-0979

CVE-2005-0979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netmanage Rumba 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

Multiple buffer overflows in RUMBA 7.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted values in a profile file, as demonstrated using a long SysName field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0979?
Multiple buffer overflows in RUMBA 7.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted values in a profile file, as demonstrated using a long SysName field.
How severe is CVE-2005-0979?
CVE-2005-0979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0979 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-2005-0979?
CVE-2005-0979 primarily affects Netmanage Rumba. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0979?
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-2005-0979 published?
CVE-2005-0979 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)