How severe is CVE-2005-2081?

CVE-2005-2081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2081 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2081?

CVE-2005-2081 affects Digium Asterisk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2081?

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

When was CVE-2005-2081 published?

CVE-2005-2081 was published on 2005-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2081

CVE-2005-2081 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Digium Asterisk 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Digium Asterisk
Published: 2005-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the function that parses commands in Asterisk 1.0.7, when the 'write = command' option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a command that has two double quotes followed by a tab character.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2081?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the function that parses commands in Asterisk 1.0.7, when the 'write = command' option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a command that has two double quotes followed by a tab character.
How severe is CVE-2005-2081?: CVE-2005-2081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2081 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2081?: CVE-2005-2081 affects Digium Asterisk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2081?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2081 published?: CVE-2005-2081 was published on 2005-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:digium:asterisk:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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