CVE-2005-0353
CriticalPublic exploitBuffer overflow in the Sentinel LM (Lservnt) service in the Sentinel License Manager 7.2.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a large amount of data to UDP port 5093.
Published May 2, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-0353 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Sentinel License Manager (Safenet).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
71%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in the Sentinel LM (Lservnt) service in the Sentinel License Manager 7.2.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a large amount of data to UDP port 5093.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Sentinel License ManagerSafenet | 7.2_.0.2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 2, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patch14511
- patchhttp://www.cirt.dk/advisories/cirt-30-advisory.pdf
- patchVU#108790
- exploitMSF sentinel_lm7_udp.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16746
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in the Sentinel LM (Lservnt) service in the Sentinel License Manager 7.2.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a large amount of data to UDP port 5093.
Affected: Sentinel License Manager (Safenet) versions 7.2_.0.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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