CVE-2005-0582License Software Vulnerability
Buffer overflow in Computer Associates (CA) License Client 0.1.0.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a PUTOLF request.
Published May 2, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-0582 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting License Software (Broadcom).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 37% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
37%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
38/100
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
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Buffer overflow in Computer Associates (CA) License Client 0.1.0.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a PUTOLF request.
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
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in Computer Associates (CA) License Client 0.1.0.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a PUTOLF request.
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: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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