CVE-2005-0185: Stack-based buffer overflow in NodeManager Professional 2.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary comm

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0185 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting nodemanager professional. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in NodeManager Professional 2.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a LinkDown-Trap packet that contains a long OCTET-STRING in the Trap variable-bindings field.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mnet soft factory

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

mnet soft factory nodemanager professional DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.00

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.00

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nodemanager-professional || rpm -q nodemanager-professional || nodemanager-professional --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nodemanager-professional sudo apt install nodemanager-professional=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.00> sudo apt-mark hold nodemanager-professional

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

dnf --showduplicates list nodemanager-professional sudo dnf downgrade nodemanager-professional-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.00> sudo dnf versionlock add nodemanager-professional

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.

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: NodeManager Professional 2.00 - Remote Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0185?

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

Is CVE-2005-0185 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0185 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-2005-0185 affect?

CVE-2005-0185 affects nodemanager professional. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Stack-based buffer overflow in NodeManager Professional 2.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a LinkDown-Trap packet that contains a long OCTET-STRING in the Trap variable-bindings field.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0185?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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