How severe is CVE-2005-2425?

CVE-2005-2425 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-2425 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2425?

CVE-2005-2425 affects Ares Fileshare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2425?

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-2005-2425 published?

CVE-2005-2425 was published on 2005-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2425

CVE-2005-2425 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ares Fileshare 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ares Fileshare
Published: 2005-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Ares FileShare 1.1 allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long history parameter in the configuration file (ares.conf) or (2) long search string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2425?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Ares FileShare 1.1 allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long history parameter in the configuration file (ares.conf) or (2) long search string.
How severe is CVE-2005-2425?: CVE-2005-2425 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-2425 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2425?: CVE-2005-2425 affects Ares Fileshare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2425?: 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-2005-2425 published?: CVE-2005-2425 was published on 2005-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ares:fileshare:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*