CVE-2005-1349

CVE-2005-1349 is a high-severity vulnerability in Perl Convert Uulib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Convert-UUlib (Convert::UUlib) before 1.051 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed parameter to a read operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1349?
Buffer overflow in Convert-UUlib (Convert::UUlib) before 1.051 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed parameter to a read operation.
How severe is CVE-2005-1349?
CVE-2005-1349 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1349 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1349?
CVE-2005-1349 affects Perl Convert Uulib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1349?
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-2005-1349 published?
CVE-2005-1349 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)