CVE-2005-3540: Buffer overflow in petris before 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified attac

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-3540?

petris: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-3540 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3540 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-2005-3540 affect?

CVE-2005-3540 affects petris. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in petris before 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified attack vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-3540?

Priority 53/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2005-3540 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting petris. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in petris before 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified attack vectors.

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	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: petris

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

petris petris UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade petris

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-2005-3540?

petris: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3540 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3540 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-2005-3540 affect?

CVE-2005-3540 affects petris. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in petris before 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified attack vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3540?

Priority 53/100. High severity; On your watchlist

References

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