CVE-2005-3485: Buffer overflow in Glider Collect'n kill 1.0.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a gl_pl

This month

HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3485 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting collectn kill. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Glider Collect'n kill 1.0.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a gl_playerEnter command with a long player name.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: 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	5.8% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2005-11-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: glider

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

glider collectn kill DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy collectn-kill || rpm -q collectn-kill || collectn-kill --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison collectn-kill sudo apt install collectn-kill=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold collectn-kill

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

dnf --showduplicates list collectn-kill sudo dnf downgrade collectn-kill-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add collectn-kill

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: Glider collectn kill 1.0.0.0 - Buffer Overflow (PoC)

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-3485?

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

Is CVE-2005-3485 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3485 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-2005-3485 affect?

CVE-2005-3485 affects collectn kill. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in Glider Collect'n kill 1.0.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a gl_playerEnter command with a long player name.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3485?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

← Back to latest CVEs