CVE-2005-0729: Format string vulnerability in Xpand Rally 1.1.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary co

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0729 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xpand rally. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in Xpand Rally 1.1.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a message.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: techland

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 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

techland xpand rally DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xpand-rally || rpm -q xpand-rally || xpand-rally --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xpand-rally sudo apt install xpand-rally=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold xpand-rally

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

dnf --showduplicates list xpand-rally sudo dnf downgrade xpand-rally-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add xpand-rally

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0729?

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

Is CVE-2005-0729 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0729 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-2005-0729 affect?

CVE-2005-0729 affects xpand rally. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in Xpand Rally 1.1.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a message.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0729?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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