CVE-2005-4439

CVE-2005-4439 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elog Elogd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in ELOG elogd 2.6.0-beta4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL with a long (1) cmd or (2) mode parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4439?
Buffer overflow in ELOG elogd 2.6.0-beta4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL with a long (1) cmd or (2) mode parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-4439?
CVE-2005-4439 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4439 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4439?
CVE-2005-4439 affects Elog Elogd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4439?
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-2005-4439 published?
CVE-2005-4439 was published on 2005-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)