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CVE-2005-2482

5.0 · MEDIUM

The StateToOptions function in msfweb in Metasploit Framework 2.4 and earlier, when running with the -D option (defanged mode), allows attackers to modify temporary environment variables before the…

Published Aug 7, 2005metasploitEPSS 1.16%

Overview

CVE-2005-2482 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting metasploit metasploit_framework. It was published on August 7, 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 StateToOptions function in msfweb in Metasploit Framework 2.4 and earlier, when running with the -D option (defanged mode), allows attackers to modify temporary environment variables before the "_Defanged" environment option is checked when processing the Exploit command.

Remediation

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

Refmetasploit.com/archive/framework/msg00469.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/16318Refwww.osvdb.org/18495Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/14455Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21705Refmetasploit.com/archive/framework/msg00469.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/16318Refwww.osvdb.org/18495Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/14455Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21705

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2482?

CVE-2005-2482 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting metasploit metasploit_framework. It was published on August 7, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-2482?

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-2005-2482?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from metasploit. Update metasploit_framework 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-2005-2482?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-2482 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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