CVE-2005-0706: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0706: Buffer overflow in discdb.c for grip 3.1.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possib...

Buffer overflow in discdb.c for grip 3.1.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by causing the cddb lookup to return more matches than expected.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-0706 is an old buffer overflow in Grip 3.1.2, triggered when a CDDB lookup returns more matches than expected. The documented impact is application crash and possible arbitrary code execution. Business urgency is mainly for environments still carrying legacy Linux desktop or multimedia packages. Likely exposure is limited to systems where the legacy Grip package is installed and used for CDDB lookups. Modern server exposure is unlikely unless outdated desktop packages or old distribution images remain in inventory. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue unless Grip is present in managed environments. Prioritize discovery first; patch or remove any confirmed installations, but do not divert emergency response resources without evidence of exposure. Mitigation focus: Identify any installed Grip packages, especially version 3.1.2.; Apply relevant vendor or distribution security updates where available.; Remove Grip where it is not operationally required..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 23:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 9, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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FEDORA-2008-9521CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2008-9604CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2008-11956CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
grip-cddb-bo(19648)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10768CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
FLSA:152919CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA

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