How severe is CVE-2005-1848?

CVE-2005-1848 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1848 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1848?

CVE-2005-1848 affects Phystech Dhcpcd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1848?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-1848 published?

CVE-2005-1848 was published on 2005-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1848

CVE-2005-1848 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phystech Dhcpcd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phystech Dhcpcd
Published: 2005-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The dhcpcd DHCP client before 1.3.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unknown vectors that cause an out-of-bounds memory read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1848?: The dhcpcd DHCP client before 1.3.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unknown vectors that cause an out-of-bounds memory read.
How severe is CVE-2005-1848?: CVE-2005-1848 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1848 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1848?: CVE-2005-1848 affects Phystech Dhcpcd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1848?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1848 published?: CVE-2005-1848 was published on 2005-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phystech:dhcpcd:1.3.17_pl2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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