CVE-2005-0074 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 11 Feb 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the xpcd library's pcdsvgaview component.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-0074?

CVE-2005-0074 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Feb 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in pcdsvgaview in xpcd 2.08 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0074?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xpcd Xpcd.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0074?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2005-0074 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0074 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2003-0649 Memory corruption in n/a High 7.2

Sources

Also known as DSA-676-1, GHSA-r9wr-r7g9-9cx9.