CVE-2005-3523
CVE-2005-3523 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gpsdrive 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Gpsdrive
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in friendsd2 in GpsDrive allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the dir (direction) field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-3523?
- Format string vulnerability in friendsd2 in GpsDrive allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the dir (direction) field.
- How severe is CVE-2005-3523?
- CVE-2005-3523 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-3523 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-3523?
- CVE-2005-3523 affects Gpsdrive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-3523?
- 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-2005-3523 published?
- CVE-2005-3523 was published on 2005-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Nov/0130.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17473
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17477
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-891
- http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2005-1104a%5D.txt
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_27_sr.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/20531
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415788/30/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15319
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2307
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gpsdrive:gpsdrive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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