CVE-2005-0788 describes a remote file read vulnerability in LimeWire versions 4.1.2 through 4.5.6, allowing attackers to access arbitrary files by specifying their full path within a Gnutella GET request. This low-complexity attack, requiring no authentication, could lead to unauthorized information disclosure (CVSS 5.0, C:P). While not actively exploited in the wild or on the KEV catalog, an ExploitDB proof-of-concept exists, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:limewire:limewire:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.5.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:limewire:limewire:4.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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