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CVE-2005-0101

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in the socket_getline function in Newspost 2.1.1 and earlier allows remote malicious NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long...

Published: Feb 6, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Feb 1, 2005

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

16.2%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.8%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in the socket_getline function in Newspost 2.1.1 and earlier allows remote malicious NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long string without a newline character.

Sources

Newspost 2.1 - 'socket_getline()' Remote Buffer Overflow (2)Exploit
cybertronic · linux · Feb 3, 2005
Newspost 2.0/2.1 - Remote Buffer OverflowExploit
Niels Heinen · linux · Feb 1, 2005

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