CVE-2005-1738

CVE-2005-1738 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Iron Bars Shell 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 logPrintBadfile function in delbadfiles.c Iron Bars SHell (ibsh) before 0.3d allows users to "access files outside the home directory" and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain inputs that are not properly handled in a syslog call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1738?
Format string vulnerability in the logPrintBadfile function in delbadfiles.c Iron Bars SHell (ibsh) before 0.3d allows users to "access files outside the home directory" and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain inputs that are not properly handled in a syslog call.
How severe is CVE-2005-1738?
CVE-2005-1738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-1738 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1738?
CVE-2005-1738 primarily affects Iron Bars Shell. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1738?
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-2005-1738 published?
CVE-2005-1738 was published on 2005-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)