CVE-2005-1246

CVE-2005-1246 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vladislav Bogdanov Snmppd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerability in the snmppd_log function in snmppd_util.c for snmppd 0.4.5 and earlier may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled in a syslog call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1246?
Format string vulnerability in the snmppd_log function in snmppd_util.c for snmppd 0.4.5 and earlier may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled in a syslog call.
How severe is CVE-2005-1246?
CVE-2005-1246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-1246 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1246?
CVE-2005-1246 primarily affects Vladislav Bogdanov Snmppd. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1246?
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-2005-1246 published?
CVE-2005-1246 was published on 2005-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)