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CVE-2005-1738

10.0 · HIGH

Format string vulnerability in the logPrintBadfile function in delbadfiles.c Iron Bars SHell (ibsh) before 0.3d allows users to "access files outside the home directory" and possibly execute arbitr…

Published May 24, 2005iron_bars_shellEPSS 2.60%

Overview

CVE-2005-1738 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting iron_bars_shell iron_bars_shell. It was published on May 24, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Format string vulnerability in the logPrintBadfile function in delbadfiles.c Iron Bars SHell (ibsh) before 0.3d allows users to "access files outside the home directory" and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain inputs that are not properly handled in a syslog call.

Remediation

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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/15473Refsourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=329340Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/13720Refsecunia.com/advisories/15473Refsourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=329340Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/13720

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1738?

CVE-2005-1738 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting iron_bars_shell iron_bars_shell. It was published on May 24, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-1738?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-1738?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from iron_bars_shell. Update iron_bars_shell 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-2005-1738?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-1738 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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