CVE-2005-0117: Buffer overflow in XShisen before 1.36 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long GECOS field.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-0117?

xshisen: upgrade to newer than 1.36. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-0117 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0117 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-2005-0117 affect?

CVE-2005-0117 affects xshisen. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Buffer overflow in XShisen before 1.36 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long GECOS field.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-0117?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6UPGRADE

CVE-2005-0117 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting xshisen. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in XShisen before 1.36 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long GECOS field.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xshisen

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-01-11 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xshisen xshisen UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.36

Fixed in: newer than 1.36

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.36 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xshisen

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0117?

xshisen: upgrade to newer than 1.36. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0117 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0117 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-2005-0117 affect?

CVE-2005-0117 affects xshisen. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Buffer overflow in XShisen before 1.36 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long GECOS field.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0117?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2003-1053 MEDIUM 4.6 DOWNGRADE Multiple buffer overflows in XShisen allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) -KCONV command l

References

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