CVE-2005-3534

CVE-2005-3534 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wouter Verhelst Nbd 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the Network Block Device (nbd) server 2.7.5 and earlier, and 2.8.0 through 2.8.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large request, which is written past the end of the buffer because nbd does not account for memory taken by the reply header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3534?
Buffer overflow in the Network Block Device (nbd) server 2.7.5 and earlier, and 2.8.0 through 2.8.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large request, which is written past the end of the buffer because nbd does not account for memory taken by the reply header.
How severe is CVE-2005-3534?
CVE-2005-3534 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3534 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3534?
CVE-2005-3534 primarily affects Wouter Verhelst Nbd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3534?
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-2005-3534 published?
CVE-2005-3534 was published on 2005-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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