CVE-2005-2958

CVE-2005-2958 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Libgda2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the GNOME Data Access library for GNOME2 (libgda2) 1.2.1 and earlier allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2958?
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the GNOME Data Access library for GNOME2 (libgda2) 1.2.1 and earlier allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2005-2958?
CVE-2005-2958 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2958 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2958?
CVE-2005-2958 affects Gnome Libgda2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2958?
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-2005-2958 published?
CVE-2005-2958 was published on 2005-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)