CVE-2005-4194

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in MediaServerList.exe in Sights 'n Sounds Streaming Media Server 2.0.3.a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long query string.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 89.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 13, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/17998
cve@mitrehttp://www.ipomonis.com/advisories/sws.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15809
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2841
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/17998
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ipomonis.com/advisories/sws.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15809
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2841

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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-26776✓ verified
First seen Dec 12, 2005
Sights 'N Sounds Streaming Media Server 2.0.3 - 'SWS.exe' Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-4194?

CVE-2005-4194 is a none vulnerability published on December 13, 2005. Buffer overflow in MediaServerList.exe in Sights 'n Sounds Streaming Media Server 2.0.3.a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long query string.

When was CVE-2005-4194 disclosed?

CVE-2005-4194 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 13, 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-2005-4194 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-4194 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 89.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-4194?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-4194, 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-2005-4194

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