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CVE-2005-2305

7.5 · HIGH

DG Remote Control Server 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or CPU consumption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long message to TCP port 1071 or 1073, possi…

Published Jul 19, 2005dgEPSS 4.89%

Overview

CVE-2005-2305 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting dg remote_control_server. It was published on July 19, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

DG Remote Control Server 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or CPU consumption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long message to TCP port 1071 or 1073, possibly due to a buffer overflow.

Remediation

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

Refk.domaindlx.com/shellcore/advisories.asp?bug_report=display&infamous_group=72Refsecunia.com/advisories/16070Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/14263Refk.domaindlx.com/shellcore/advisories.asp?bug_report=display&infamous_group=72Refsecunia.com/advisories/16070Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/14263

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2305?

CVE-2005-2305 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting dg remote_control_server. It was published on July 19, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-2305?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2005-2305?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dg. Update remote_control_server 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-2005-2305?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-2305 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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