Is CVE-2005-0838 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2005-0838, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2005-0838 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2005-0838 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2005-0838?

CVE-2005-0838 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2005-0838

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 2, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the XSL parser for IceCast 2.20 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long test value in an xsl:when tag, (2) a long test value in an xsl:if tag, or (3) a long select value in an xsl:value-of tag.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-0838 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2005-0838. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.