CVE-2005-2370

CVE-2005-2370 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ekg 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

Multiple "memory alignment errors" in libgadu, as used in ekg before 1.6rc2, Gaim before 1.5.0, and other packages, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bus error) on certain architectures such as SPARC via an incoming message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2370?
Multiple "memory alignment errors" in libgadu, as used in ekg before 1.6rc2, Gaim before 1.5.0, and other packages, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bus error) on certain architectures such as SPARC via an incoming message.
How severe is CVE-2005-2370?
CVE-2005-2370 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2370 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2370?
CVE-2005-2370 primarily affects Ekg. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2370?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2370 published?
CVE-2005-2370 was published on 2005-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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