CVE-2005-2810: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in urban before 1.5.3 allow local users to gain privileges via a long HO

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2810?

urban: upgrade to newer than 1.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2810 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2810 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-2005-2810 affect?

CVE-2005-2810 affects urban. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in urban before 1.5.3 allow local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable to (1) config.cc, (2) game.cc, (3) highscor.cc, or (4) meny.cc.

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2005-2810 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting urban. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in urban before 1.5.3 allow local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable to (1) config.cc, (2) game.cc, (3) highscor.cc, or (4) meny.cc.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: urban

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-07 18:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

urban urban UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade urban

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade urban

Note

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

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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-2005-2810?

urban: upgrade to newer than 1.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2810 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2810 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-2005-2810 affect?

CVE-2005-2810 affects urban. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in urban before 1.5.3 allow local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable to (1) config.cc, (2) game.cc, (3) highscor.cc, or (4) meny.cc.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2810?

Priority 33/100. High severity

References

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