CVE-2005-2658: Buffer overflow in utility.cpp in Turquoise SuperStat (turqstat) 2.2.4 and earlier might allow remote NNTP ser

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2658?

turquoise superstat: upgrade to newer than 2.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2658 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2658 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-2005-2658 affect?

CVE-2005-2658 affects turquoise superstat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in utility.cpp in Turquoise SuperStat (turqstat) 2.2.4 and earlier might allow remote NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a date with a long month.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2658?

Priority 52/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2005-2658 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting turquoise superstat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in utility.cpp in Turquoise SuperStat (turqstat) 2.2.4 and earlier might allow remote NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a date with a long month.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: softwolves software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-15 20:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

softwolves software turquoise superstat UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2.3 · 2.2.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy turquoise-superstat || rpm -q turquoise-superstat || turquoise-superstat --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade turquoise-superstat

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade turquoise-superstat

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2658?

turquoise superstat: upgrade to newer than 2.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2658 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2658 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-2005-2658 affect?

CVE-2005-2658 affects turquoise superstat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in utility.cpp in Turquoise SuperStat (turqstat) 2.2.4 and earlier might allow remote NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a date with a long month.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2658?

Priority 52/100. High severity; On your watchlist

References

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