CVE-2005-1019

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in the getConfig function in Aeon 0.2a and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 30.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 2, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111262942708249&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://security-tmp.h14.ru/exploits/23laeon.c.txt
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19951
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111262942708249&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://security-tmp.h14.ru/exploits/23laeon.c.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19951

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-913✓ verified
First seen Apr 5, 2005
Aeon 0.2a - Local Linux (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-914✓ verified
First seen Apr 5, 2005
Aeon 0.2a - Local Linux (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-1019?

CVE-2005-1019 is a none vulnerability published on May 2, 2005. Buffer overflow in the getConfig function in Aeon 0.2a and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable.

When was CVE-2005-1019 disclosed?

CVE-2005-1019 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-2005-1019 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-1019 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 30.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-1019?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-1019, 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-2005-1019

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