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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-1402?

mtp-target: upgrade to newer than 1.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-1402 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1402 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-1402 affect?

CVE-2005-1402 affects mtp-target. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Integer signedness error in certain older versions of the NeL library, as used in Mtp-Target 1.2.2 and earlier, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or server crash) via a neg

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-1402?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2005-1402 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mtp-target. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer signedness error in certain older versions of the NeL library, as used in Mtp-Target 1.2.2 and earlier, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or server crash) via a negative value in a STLport call, which is not caught by a signed comparison.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
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 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mtp-target

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mtp-target

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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 Server 1.2.2 - Memory Corruption

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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-2005-1402?

mtp-target: upgrade to newer than 1.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1402 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1402 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-2005-1402 affect?

CVE-2005-1402 affects mtp-target. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Integer signedness error in certain older versions of the NeL library, as used in Mtp-Target 1.2.2 and earlier, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or server crash) via a neg

How urgent is CVE-2005-1402?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-1401 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Format string vulnerability in the client for Mtp-Target 1.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute

References

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