CVE-2005-2482

N/A Unknown
Published: August 07, 2005 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

The StateToOptions function in msfweb in Metasploit Framework 2.4 and earlier, when running with the -D option (defanged mode), allows attackers to modify temporary environment variables before the "_Defanged" environment option is checked when processing the Exploit command.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/16318
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/18495
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://metasploit.com/archive/framework/msg00469.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://secunia.com/advisories/16318
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/18495
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14455
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21705
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.5%
66th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

metasploit