HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2005-2367
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CVE-2005-2367

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 10, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Format string vulnerability in the proto_item_set_text function in Ethereal 0.9.4 through 0.10.11, as used in multiple dissectors, allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary memory locations and gain privileges via a crafted AFP packet.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-2367 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-2005-2367. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

ethereal_group1 product(s)
ethereal
Source: NVD CPE · 25 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00020.html
PATCHhttp://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200507-27.xml
PATCHhttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:131
PATCHhttp://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00020.html
PATCHhttp://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200507-27.xml
PATCHhttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:131
ADVISORYhttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=289&type=vulnerabilities
ADVISORYhttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=289&type=vulnerabilities

All References (26)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/16225/
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/17102
→
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-853
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http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00020.htmlPatch · URL Repurposed
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http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200507-27.xmlPatch
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http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=289&type=vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:131Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_sr.html
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http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_19_sr.html
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http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-legacy-announce/2006-January/msg00003.html
→
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-687.html
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14399
→
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10765
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/16225/
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/17102

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2005-2367
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 10, 2005

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2005-2367 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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