How severe is CVE-2005-2842?

CVE-2005-2842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2842?

CVE-2005-2842 primarily affects Dameware Development Mini Remote Control Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2842?

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-2005-2842 published?

CVE-2005-2842 was published on 2005-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2842

CVE-2005-2842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dameware Development Mini Remote Control Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dameware Development Mini Remote Control Server
Published: 2005-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 4.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2842?: Buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 4.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.
How severe is CVE-2005-2842?: CVE-2005-2842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2842?: CVE-2005-2842 primarily affects Dameware Development Mini Remote Control Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2842?: 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-2005-2842 published?: CVE-2005-2842 was published on 2005-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:dameware_development:mini_remote_control_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dameware_development:mini_remote_control_server:4.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dameware_development:mini_remote_control_server:4.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dameware_development:mini_remote_control_server:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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