CVE-2005-1088: Unknown vulnerability in DameWare NT Utilities 4.8 and earlier, and Mini Remote Control 4.8 and earlier, allow

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1088 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting mini remote control, nt utilities. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unknown vulnerability in DameWare NT Utilities 4.8 and earlier, and Mini Remote Control 4.8 and earlier, allows local users to gain additional rights.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dameware development

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 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dameware development mini remote control DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.70 · 3.71 · 3.72 · 3.73 · 3.74 · 4.0 · 4.1 · 4.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.70

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mini-remote-control || rpm -q mini-remote-control || mini-remote-control --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.70 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mini-remote-control sudo apt install mini-remote-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.70> sudo apt-mark hold mini-remote-control

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

dnf --showduplicates list mini-remote-control sudo dnf downgrade mini-remote-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.70> sudo dnf versionlock add mini-remote-control

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.

dameware development nt utilities DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.0.0 · 3.1.0.0 · 3.2.0.0 · 3.21.0.0 · 3.41.0.0 · 3.42.0.0 · 3.43.0.0 · 3.44.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nt-utilities || rpm -q nt-utilities || nt-utilities --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nt-utilities sudo apt install nt-utilities=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold nt-utilities

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

dnf --showduplicates list nt-utilities sudo dnf downgrade nt-utilities-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nt-utilities

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-2005-1088?

mini remote control: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; nt utilities: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1088 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1088 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-2005-1088 affect?

CVE-2005-1088 affects mini remote control, nt utilities. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Unknown vulnerability in DameWare NT Utilities 4.8 and earlier, and Mini Remote Control 4.8 and earlier, allows local users to gain additional rights.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1088?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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