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CVE-2005-0581

4.6 · MEDIUM

Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) License Client and Server 0.1.0.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) certain long fields in the Checksum item in a GCR r…

Published May 2, 2005broadcomEPSS 46.34%

Overview

CVE-2005-0581 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom license_software. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) License Client and Server 0.1.0.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) certain long fields in the Checksum item in a GCR request, (2) a long IP address, hostname, or netmask values in a GCR request, (3) a long last parameter in a GETCONFIG packet, or (4) long values in a request with an invalid format.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update license_software to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110979326828704&w=2Refsupportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca_common_docs/security_notice.aspRefwww.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=210&type=vulnerabilitiesRefwww.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=213&type=vulnerabilitiesRefwww.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=214&type=vulnerabilitiesRefwww.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=215&type=vulnerabilitiesRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110979326828704&w=2Refsupportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca_common_docs/security_notice.aspRefwww.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=210&type=vulnerabilitiesRefwww.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=213&type=vulnerabilities

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0581?

CVE-2005-0581 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom license_software. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-0581?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0581?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update license_software to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-0581?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0581 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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