CVE-2004-2530 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can spoof file extensions in Gadu-Gadu by using long filenames with spaces, potentially tricking users into executing malicious files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-2530?
CVE-2004-2530 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Visual truncation vulnerability in Gadu-Gadu allows remote attackers to spoof the file extension on transmitted files via a filename with a large number of spaces followed by the real extension, which is not displayed in the dialog box.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2530?
How do I fix CVE-2004-2530?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2530 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2004-2530 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2530 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ghgp-g378-8742.