CVE-2005-1401: Format string vulnerability in the client for Mtp-Target 1.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1401 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mtp-target. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in the client for Mtp-Target 1.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via game messages or other text.

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	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mtp-target

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-03 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mtp-target mtp-target DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mtp-target || rpm -q mtp-target || mtp-target --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mtp-target sudo apt install mtp-target=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold mtp-target

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

dnf --showduplicates list mtp-target sudo dnf downgrade mtp-target-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add mtp-target

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: Mtp-Target 1.2.2 Client - Remote Format String

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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-2005-1401?

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

Is CVE-2005-1401 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1401 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-2005-1401 affect?

CVE-2005-1401 affects mtp-target. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in the client for Mtp-Target 1.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via game messages or other text.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1401?

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

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-1402 MEDIUM 5.0 UPGRADE Integer signedness error in certain older versions of the NeL library, as used in Mtp-Target 1.2.2 and earlier

References

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