How severe is CVE-2005-4569?

CVE-2005-4569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4569 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4569?

CVE-2005-4569 affects Floosietek Ftgate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4569?

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-2005-4569 published?

CVE-2005-4569 was published on 2005-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4569

CVE-2005-4569 is a high-severity vulnerability in Floosietek Ftgate 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Floosietek Ftgate
Published: 2005-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in index.fts in FTGate Technology (formerly known as Floosietek) FTGate 4.4 (aka Build 4.4.000 Oct 26 2005) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long tzoffset value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4569?: Stack-based buffer overflow in index.fts in FTGate Technology (formerly known as Floosietek) FTGate 4.4 (aka Build 4.4.000 Oct 26 2005) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long tzoffset value.
How severe is CVE-2005-4569?: CVE-2005-4569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4569 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4569?: CVE-2005-4569 affects Floosietek Ftgate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4569?: 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-2005-4569 published?: CVE-2005-4569 was published on 2005-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:floosietek:ftgate:4.4_build_4.4.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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