CVE-2005-2810

CVE-2005-2810 is a high-severity vulnerability in Urban with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in urban before 1.5.3 allow local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable to (1) config.cc, (2) game.cc, (3) highscor.cc, or (4) meny.cc.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2810?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in urban before 1.5.3 allow local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable to (1) config.cc, (2) game.cc, (3) highscor.cc, or (4) meny.cc.
How severe is CVE-2005-2810?
CVE-2005-2810 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2810 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2810?
CVE-2005-2810 affects Urban. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2810?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2810 published?
CVE-2005-2810 was published on 2005-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)