CVE-2005-3064: MultiTheftAuto 0.5 patch 1 and earlier does not properly verify client privileges when running command 40, whi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-3064?

multitheftauto: upgrade to newer than 0.5_patch_1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-3064 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3064 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-2005-3064 affect?

CVE-2005-3064 affects multitheftauto. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). MultiTheftAuto 0.5 patch 1 and earlier does not properly verify client privileges when running command 40, which allows remote attackers to change or delete the message of the day (motd.txt).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-3064?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2005-3064 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting multitheftauto. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MultiTheftAuto 0.5 patch 1 and earlier does not properly verify client privileges when running command 40, which allows remote attackers to change or delete the message of the day (motd.txt).

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: multitheftauto

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-27 19:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

multitheftauto multitheftauto UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.5_patch_1

Fixed in: newer than 0.5_patch_1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.5_patch_1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade multitheftauto

Note

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

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: MultiTheftAuto 0.5 patch 1 - Server Crash / MOTD Deletion

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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-2005-3064?

multitheftauto: upgrade to newer than 0.5_patch_1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3064 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3064 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-2005-3064 affect?

CVE-2005-3064 affects multitheftauto. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). MultiTheftAuto 0.5 patch 1 and earlier does not properly verify client privileges when running command 40, which allows remote attackers to change or delete the message of the day (motd.txt).

How urgent is CVE-2005-3064?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-3065 MEDIUM 5.0 UPGRADE MultiTheftAuto 0.5 patch 1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash

References

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