CVE-2005-2305: DG Remote Control Server 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or CPU consumption)

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2305 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting remote control server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DG Remote Control Server 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or CPU consumption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long message to TCP port 1071 or 1073, possibly due to a buffer overflow.

Why this priority

High severity
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	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dg

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-19 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dg remote control server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy remote-control-server || rpm -q remote-control-server || remote-control-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison remote-control-server sudo apt install remote-control-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.2> sudo apt-mark hold remote-control-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list remote-control-server sudo dnf downgrade remote-control-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.2> sudo dnf versionlock add remote-control-server

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: Remote Control Server 1.6.2 - 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-2005-2305?

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

Is CVE-2005-2305 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2305 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-2005-2305 affect?

CVE-2005-2305 affects remote control server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). DG Remote Control Server 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or CPU consumption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long message to TCP port 1071 or 1073, possibly due to a buffer overflow.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2305?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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