CVE-2005-4582: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4582: Electric Sheep 2.6.3 does not require authentication or integrity checks from the server to the client, whi...

Electric Sheep 2.6.3 does not require authentication or integrity checks from the server to the client, which allows remote attackers to download and display arbitrary MPEG movie files via (1) DNS spoofing, (2) a URL on the command line, or (3) a URL in the configuration file. NOTE: the same attack vectors apply to common web browsers that are able to communicate with untrusted web servers, and other problems related to DNS design issues. Therefore this may not be a specific vulnerability. However, a client would reasonably expect to receive content only from the server.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Electric Sheep 2.6.3 may trust movie content delivered from a server without proving the server is authentic or the file is intact. A user could see attacker-supplied MPEG content if name resolution or configured URLs point to an untrusted server. The record itself notes this may be a general trust issue, not a product-specific flaw. Exposure appears limited to environments still running Electric Sheep 2.6.3 or similar legacy clients that retrieve content from untrusted or user-controlled URLs. Modern enterprise exposure is likely uncommon, but should be verified through endpoint software inventory rather than assumed absent. Treat this as a low operational priority unless Electric Sheep is present. The business decision is mainly legacy software cleanup: identify, remove, or tightly constrain the application rather than launch a broad emergency response. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Electric Sheep 2.6.3 or unmanaged legacy installations.; Remove or retire Electric Sheep where it is not business-required.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for fixed versions or replacement recommendations..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 15:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 29, 2005, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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electric-sheep-dns-spoofing(23892)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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