How severe is CVE-2005-4582?

CVE-2005-4582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4582 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4582?

CVE-2005-4582 affects Scott Draves Electric Sheep. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4582?

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-2005-4582 published?

CVE-2005-4582 was published on 2005-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4582

CVE-2005-4582 is a high-severity vulnerability in Scott Draves Electric Sheep 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Scott Draves Electric Sheep
Published: 2005-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Electric Sheep 2.6.3 does not require authentication or integrity checks from the server to the client, which allows remote attackers to download and display arbitrary MPEG movie files via (1) DNS spoofing, (2) a URL on the command line, or (3) a URL in the configuration file. NOTE: the same attack vectors apply to common web browsers that are able to communicate with untrusted web servers, and other problems related to DNS design issues. Therefore this may not be a specific vulnerability. However, a client would reasonably expect to receive content only from the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4582?: Electric Sheep 2.6.3 does not require authentication or integrity checks from the server to the client, which allows remote attackers to download and display arbitrary MPEG movie files via (1) DNS spoofing, (2) a URL on the command line, or (3) a URL in the configuration file. NOTE: the same attack vectors apply to common web browsers that are able to communicate with untrusted web servers, and other problems related to DNS design issues. Therefore this may not be a specific vulnerability. However, a client would reasonably expect to receive content only from the server.
How severe is CVE-2005-4582?: CVE-2005-4582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4582 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4582?: CVE-2005-4582 affects Scott Draves Electric Sheep. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4582?: 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-2005-4582 published?: CVE-2005-4582 was published on 2005-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:scott_draves:electric_sheep:2.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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