CVE-2005-2425: Stack-based buffer overflow in Ares FileShare 1.1 allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2425 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting fileshare. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in Ares FileShare 1.1 allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long history parameter in the configuration file (ares.conf) or (2) long search string.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-08-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ares

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-03 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ares fileshare DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fileshare sudo apt install fileshare=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold fileshare

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

dnf --showduplicates list fileshare sudo dnf downgrade fileshare-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add fileshare

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-2005-2425?

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

Is CVE-2005-2425 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2425 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-2005-2425 affect?

CVE-2005-2425 affects fileshare. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in Ares FileShare 1.1 allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long history parameter in the configuration file (ares.conf) or (2) long search string.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2425?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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