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CVE-2005-0942

5.0 · MEDIUM

The XP Server process (xp_server) in Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) XP Server 12.x before 12.5.3 ESD#1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via malformed data sent…

Published May 2, 2005sybaseEPSS 2.03%

Overview

CVE-2005-0942 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sybase adaptive_server_enterprise. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The XP Server process (xp_server) in Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) XP Server 12.x before 12.5.3 ESD#1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via malformed data sent to the XP Server TCP port.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sybase. Update adaptive_server_enterprise 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

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-12/0315.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111272918117194&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/13632Refwww.ngssoftware.com/advisories/sybase-ase.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/393851Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/12080Refwww.sybase.com/detail/1%2C6904%2C1033894%2C00.htmlRefwww.sybase.com/detail?id=1034520Refwww.sybase.com/detail?id=1034752Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19354

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0942?

CVE-2005-0942 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sybase adaptive_server_enterprise. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-0942?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0942?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sybase. Update adaptive_server_enterprise 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-2005-0942?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0942 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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