CVE-2005-0016: Buffer overflow in the exported_display function in xatitv in gatos before 0.0.5 allows local users to execute

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0016 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting gatos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the exported_display function in xatitv in gatos before 0.0.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-04-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gatos

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-04-14 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gatos gatos DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gatos || rpm -q gatos || gatos --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gatos sudo apt install gatos=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.5> sudo apt-mark hold gatos

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gatos sudo dnf downgrade gatos-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add gatos

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0016?

gatos: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0016 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0016 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-0016 affect?

CVE-2005-0016 affects gatos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Buffer overflow in the exported_display function in xatitv in gatos before 0.0.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0016?

Priority 36/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2004-0395 HIGH 7.2 DOWNGRADE The xatitv program in the gatos package does not properly drop root privileges when the configuration file doe

References

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