How severe is CVE-2005-2297?

CVE-2005-2297 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2297?

CVE-2005-2297 primarily affects Sybase Easerver. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2297?

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

When was CVE-2005-2297 published?

CVE-2005-2297 was published on 2005-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2297

CVE-2005-2297 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sybase Easerver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 74% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 74% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sybase Easerver
Published: 2005-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in TreeAction.do in Sybase EAServer 4.2.5 through 5.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a large javascript parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2297?: Stack-based buffer overflow in TreeAction.do in Sybase EAServer 4.2.5 through 5.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a large javascript parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-2297?: CVE-2005-2297 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2297?: CVE-2005-2297 primarily affects Sybase Easerver. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2297?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2297 published?: CVE-2005-2297 was published on 2005-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sybase:easerver:4.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sybase:easerver:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sybase:easerver:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sybase:easerver:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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