CVE-2005-1692: Format string vulnerability in gxine 0.4.1 through 0.4.4, and other versions down to 0.3, allows remote attack

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1692 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gxine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in gxine 0.4.1 through 0.4.4, and other versions down to 0.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ram file with a URL whose hostname contains format string specifiers.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xine

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-24 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xine gxine DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.41 · 0.42 · 0.43 · 0.44

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.41

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gxine || rpm -q gxine || gxine --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.41 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gxine sudo apt install gxine=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.41> sudo apt-mark hold gxine

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

dnf --showduplicates list gxine sudo dnf downgrade gxine-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.41> sudo dnf versionlock add gxine

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-2005-1692?

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

Is CVE-2005-1692 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1692 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-2005-1692 affect?

CVE-2005-1692 affects gxine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in gxine 0.4.1 through 0.4.4, and other versions down to 0.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ram file with a URL whose hostname contains format string specifiers.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1692?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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