CVE-2005-0012 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into visiting a malicious web page containing format string specifiers.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2005-0012?
CVE-2005-0012 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jan 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
Format string vulnerability in the a_Interface_msg function in Dillo before 0.8.3-r4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a web page.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0012?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dillo Dillo.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0012?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-0012 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0012 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-0012, GHSA-7jch-363p-hrf7.