CVE-2005-3483: Buffer overflow in GO-Global for Windows 3.1.0.3270 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary c

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3483 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting go-global. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in GO-Global for Windows 3.1.0.3270 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a data block that is longer than the specified data block size.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: 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	7.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2005-11-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: graphon

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-03 22:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

graphon go-global DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.0.3270

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.0.3270

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy go-global || rpm -q go-global || go-global --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.0.3270 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison go-global sudo apt install go-global=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.0.3270> sudo apt-mark hold go-global

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

dnf --showduplicates list go-global sudo dnf downgrade go-global-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.0.3270> sudo dnf versionlock add go-global

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: GO-Global Windows Clients 3.1.0.3270 - Buffer Overflow (PoC)

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3483?

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

Is CVE-2005-3483 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3483 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-2005-3483 affect?

CVE-2005-3483 affects go-global. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in GO-Global for Windows 3.1.0.3270 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a data block that is longer than the specified data block size.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3483?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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