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CVE-2005-2657

4.6 · MEDIUM

Unknown vulnerability in common-lisp-controller 4.18 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by compiling arbitrary code in the cache directory, which is executed by another user if the u…

Published Sep 16, 2005common-lisp-controllerEPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2005-2657 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting common-lisp-controller common-lisp-controller. It was published on September 16, 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

Unknown vulnerability in common-lisp-controller 4.18 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by compiling arbitrary code in the cache directory, which is executed by another user if the user has not run Common Lisp before.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from common-lisp-controller. Update common-lisp-controller 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/16822/Refwww.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-811Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/14829Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22275Refsecunia.com/advisories/16822/Refwww.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-811Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/14829Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22275

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2657?

CVE-2005-2657 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting common-lisp-controller common-lisp-controller. It was published on September 16, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-2657?

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-2005-2657?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from common-lisp-controller. Update common-lisp-controller 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-2005-2657?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-2657 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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