CVE-2005-4581

CVE-2005-4581 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Scott Draves Electric Sheep with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Electric Sheep 2.6.3 client allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long window-id parameter. NOTE: because the program is not setuid and not normally called from remote programs, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4581?
Buffer overflow in Electric Sheep 2.6.3 client allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long window-id parameter. NOTE: because the program is not setuid and not normally called from remote programs, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2005-4581?
CVE-2005-4581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4581 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4581?
CVE-2005-4581 affects Scott Draves Electric Sheep. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4581?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4581 published?
CVE-2005-4581 was published on 2005-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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