CVE-2005-2297
MediumPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in TreeAction.do in Sybase EAServer 4.2.5 through 5.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a large javascript parameter.
Published Jul 19, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-2297 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.6 v2) affecting Easerver (Sybase).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 74% 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
4.6
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
74%
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
Stack-based buffer overflow in TreeAction.do in Sybase EAServer 4.2.5 through 5.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a large javascript parameter.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| EaserverSybase | 4.2.5, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 19, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patchhttp://www.spidynamics.com/spilabs/advisories/sybaseEAserverOverflow.htm
- patchhttp://www.sybase.com/detail?id=1036742
- exploitMSF sybase_easerver.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16766
- other20050715 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Sybase EAServer 4.2.5 to 5.2
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in TreeAction.do in Sybase EAServer 4.2.5 through 5.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a large javascript parameter.
Affected: Easerver (Sybase) versions 4.2.5, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2. 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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