CVE-2005-0581License Software Vulnerability
Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) License Client and Server 0.1.0.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) certain long fields in the Checksum item in a GCR request, (2) a long IP address, hostname, or netmask values in a GCR request, (3) a…
Published May 2, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2005-0581 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.6 v2) affecting License Software (Broadcom).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
4.6
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
46%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
49/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
7
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- patchhttp://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca_common_docs/security_notice.asp
- patch20050302 Computer Associates License Client and Server Invalid Command Buffer Overflow
- patch20050302 Computer Associates License Client/Server GETCONFIG Buffer Overflow
- patch20050302 Computer Associates License Client/Server GCR Network Buffer Overflow
- patch20050302 Computer Associates License Client/Server GCR Checksum Buffer Overflow
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) License Client and Server 0.1.0.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) certain long fields in the Checksum item in a GCR request, (2) a long IP address, hostname, or netmask values in a GCR request, (3) a long last parameter in a GETCONFIG packet, or (4) long values in a request with an invalid format.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| License SoftwareBroadcom | 0.1.0.15 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 2, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patchsupportconnectw.ca.com · security_notice.asp
- patch20050302 Computer Associates License Client and Server Invalid Command Buffer Overflow
- patch20050302 Computer Associates License Client/Server GETCONFIG Buffer Overflow
- patch20050302 Computer Associates License Client/Server GCR Network Buffer Overflow
- patch20050302 Computer Associates License Client/Server GCR Checksum Buffer Overflow
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) License Client and Server 0.1.0.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) certain long fields in the Checksum item in a GCR request, (2) a long IP address, hostname, or netmask values in a GCR request, (3) a long last parameter in a GETCONFIG pack…
Affected: License Software (Broadcom) versions 0.1.0.15. 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: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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