CVE-2005-4610: Format string vulnerability in the server for Dopewars before 1.5.12, when running as an NT service, allows re

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4610 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dopewars. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in the server for Dopewars before 1.5.12, when running as an NT service, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified attack vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dopewars

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 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dopewars dopewars DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5 · 1.5.1 · 1.5.2 · 1.5.3 · 1.5.4 · 1.5.5 · 1.5.6 · 1.5.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dopewars sudo apt install dopewars=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo apt-mark hold dopewars

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

dnf --showduplicates list dopewars sudo dnf downgrade dopewars-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add dopewars

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.

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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-2005-4610?

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

Is CVE-2005-4610 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4610 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-2005-4610 affect?

CVE-2005-4610 affects dopewars. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in the server for Dopewars before 1.5.12, when running as an NT service, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified attack vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4610?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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