CVE-2005-0121: Multiple buffer overflows in golddig 2.0 and earlier allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a lon

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0121 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting golddig. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in golddig 2.0 and earlier allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long map name command line argument or (2) a long username as recorded in the USER environment variable.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: alexander siegel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

alexander siegel golddig DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison golddig sudo apt install golddig=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold golddig

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

dnf --showduplicates list golddig sudo dnf downgrade golddig-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add golddig

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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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-2005-0121?

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

Is CVE-2005-0121 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0121 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-2005-0121 affect?

CVE-2005-0121 affects golddig. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Multiple buffer overflows in golddig 2.0 and earlier allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long map name command line argument or (2) a long username as recorded in the USER environment variable.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0121?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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