CVE-2005-1108: The ij_untrusted_url function in JunkBuster 2.0.2-r2, with single-threaded mode enabled, allows remote attacke

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1108 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting internet junkbuster. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ij_untrusted_url function in JunkBuster 2.0.2-r2, with single-threaded mode enabled, allows remote attackers to overwrite the referrer field via a crafted HTTP request.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: junkbuster

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

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Affected: 2.0.2_r2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.2_r2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy internet-junkbuster || rpm -q internet-junkbuster || internet-junkbuster --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.2_r2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison internet-junkbuster sudo apt install internet-junkbuster=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2_r2> sudo apt-mark hold internet-junkbuster

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

dnf --showduplicates list internet-junkbuster sudo dnf downgrade internet-junkbuster-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2_r2> sudo dnf versionlock add internet-junkbuster

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-2005-1108?

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

Is CVE-2005-1108 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1108 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-2005-1108 affect?

CVE-2005-1108 affects internet junkbuster. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The ij_untrusted_url function in JunkBuster 2.0.2-r2, with single-threaded mode enabled, allows remote attackers to overwrite the referrer field via a crafted HTTP request.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1108?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-1109 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE The filtering of URLs in JunkBuster before 2.0.2-r3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (appl

References

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