CVE-2005-0158: Format string vulnerability in bidwatcher before 1.3.17 allows remote malicious web servers from eBay, or a sp

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0158 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting bidwatcher. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in bidwatcher before 1.3.17 allows remote malicious web servers from eBay, or a spoofed eBay server, to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain responses.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bidwatcher

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

bidwatcher bidwatcher DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.5 · 1.1.2 · 1.1.7 · 1.1.8 · 1.1.9 · 1.1.9.1 · 1.1.9.2 · 1.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bidwatcher sudo apt install bidwatcher=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.5> sudo apt-mark hold bidwatcher

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

dnf --showduplicates list bidwatcher sudo dnf downgrade bidwatcher-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add bidwatcher

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-2005-0158?

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

Is CVE-2005-0158 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0158 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-2005-0158 affect?

CVE-2005-0158 affects bidwatcher. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in bidwatcher before 1.3.17 allows remote malicious web servers from eBay, or a spoofed eBay server, to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain responses.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0158?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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