CVE-2005-0608: Heap-based buffer overflow in server.cpp for WebMod 0.47 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0608 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting webmod. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in server.cpp for WebMod 0.47 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a POST request with a Content-Length that is less than the amount of data that is actually sent.

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	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webmod

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-02-28 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webmod webmod DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.47

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.47

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.47 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webmod sudo apt install webmod=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.47> sudo apt-mark hold webmod

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

dnf --showduplicates list webmod sudo dnf downgrade webmod-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.47> sudo dnf versionlock add webmod

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-2005-0608?

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

Is CVE-2005-0608 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0608 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-2005-0608 affect?

CVE-2005-0608 affects webmod. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Heap-based buffer overflow in server.cpp for WebMod 0.47 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a POST request with a Content-Length that is less than the amount of data that is actually

How urgent is CVE-2005-0608?

Priority 48/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-1260 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in the connectHandle function in server.cpp in WebMod 0.48 allows remote attackers

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