CVE-2005-4439: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4439: Buffer overflow in ELOG elogd 2.6.0-beta4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application...

Buffer overflow in ELOG elogd 2.6.0-beta4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL with a long (1) cmd or (2) mode parameter.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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A remote attacker could crash ELOG's elogd service, and the sources say arbitrary code execution may be possible. The issue is tied to overly long cmd or mode URL parameters in ELOG elogd 2.6.0-beta4. This matters mainly where older ELOG instances are reachable over a network. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments running ELOG elogd 2.6.0-beta4, especially if the service is internet-facing or reachable by untrusted users. The affected-product metadata is incomplete, so asset owners must validate installed ELOG versions directly. Treat as a focused legacy exposure issue. Prioritize internet-facing or sensitive ELOG systems because the reported impact includes service disruption and possible code execution, but do not assume active exploitation from the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory ELOG deployments and identify any elogd 2.6.0-beta4 instances.; Apply relevant vendor or Debian security updates referenced by DSA-967.; If no update path exists, check current ELOG vendor guidance..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 15:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 21, 2005, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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elog-cmd-mode-bo(24703)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
elogd-http-request-bo(23838)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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