CVE-2004-0785 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in Gaim via buffer overflows in RTF, DNS, or URL handling.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-0785?
CVE-2004-0785 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Sep 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in Gaim before 0.82 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) Rich Text Format (RTF) messages, (2) a long hostname for the local system as obtained from DNS, or (3) a long URL that is not properly handled by the URL decoder.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0785?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rob Flynn Gaim.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0785?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0785 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-0785 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0785 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rhmh-97h3-458w.