CVE-2005-0101: Buffer overflow in the socket_getline function in Newspost 2.1.1 and earlier allows remote malicious NNTP serv

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-0101?

newspost: upgrade to newer than 2.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-0101 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0101 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-0101 affect?

CVE-2005-0101 affects newspost. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the socket_getline function in Newspost 2.1.1 and earlier allows remote malicious NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long string without a newline character.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-0101?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-0101 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting newspost. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the socket_getline function in Newspost 2.1.1 and earlier allows remote malicious NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long string without a newline character.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	16.2% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: newspost

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-02-01 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

newspost newspost UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade newspost

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade newspost

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Newspost 2.0/2.1 - Remote Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: Newspost 2.1 - 'socket_getline()' Remote Buffer Overflow (2)

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0101?

newspost: upgrade to newer than 2.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0101 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0101 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-2005-0101 affect?

CVE-2005-0101 affects newspost. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the socket_getline function in Newspost 2.1.1 and earlier allows remote malicious NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long string without a newline character.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0101?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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