CVE-2005-4714: Format string vulnerability in the vmps_log function in OpenVMPS (VLAN Management Policy Server) 1.3 allows re

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4714 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting openvmps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in the vmps_log function in OpenVMPS (VLAN Management Policy Server) 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: 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	4.5% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openvmps

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

openvmps openvmps DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openvmps sudo apt install openvmps=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold openvmps

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

dnf --showduplicates list openvmps sudo dnf downgrade openvmps-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add openvmps

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: OpenVMPSd 1.3 - Remote Format String

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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-2005-4714?

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

Is CVE-2005-4714 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4714 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-2005-4714 affect?

CVE-2005-4714 affects openvmps. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in the vmps_log function in OpenVMPS (VLAN Management Policy Server) 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4714?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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