CVE-2005-2295: NetPanzer 0.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a packet wi

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2295 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting netpanzer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NetPanzer 0.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a packet with a zero datablock size.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.7% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pyrosoft inc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-18 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pyrosoft inc netpanzer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.8

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netpanzer sudo apt install netpanzer=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8> sudo apt-mark hold netpanzer

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

dnf --showduplicates list netpanzer sudo dnf downgrade netpanzer-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8> sudo dnf versionlock add netpanzer

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: netPanzer 0.8 - Remote Denial of Service

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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-2005-2295?

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

Is CVE-2005-2295 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2295 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-2005-2295 affect?

CVE-2005-2295 affects netpanzer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). NetPanzer 0.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a packet with a zero datablock size.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2295?

Priority 45/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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