CVE-2005-0262

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in ipl_varyon on AIX 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -d argument.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 62.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 2, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/14231
cve@mitrehttp://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY66933&apar=only
cve@mitrehttp://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY67750&apar=only
cve@mitrehttp://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY67812&apar=only
cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=196&type=vulnerabilities
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12516
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19282
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/14231
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY66933&apar=only
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY67750&apar=only
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY67812&apar=only
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=196&type=vulnerabilities
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12516
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19282

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-1045✓ verified
First seen Jun 14, 2005
AIX 5.2 - 'ipl_varyon' Local Privilege Escalation
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-0262?

CVE-2005-0262 is a none vulnerability published on May 2, 2005. Buffer overflow in ipl_varyon on AIX 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -d argument.

When was CVE-2005-0262 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0262 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 2, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0262 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0262 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 62.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0262?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0262, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-0262

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