CVE-2005-0076 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via buffer overflows in the XView library used by setuid applications.
- 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-2005-0076?
CVE-2005-0076 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 10 Feb 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in the XView library 3.2 may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via setuid applications that use the library.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0076?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Debian Debian Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0076?
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-2005-0076 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0076 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DSA-672-1, GHSA-qpp8-f6hx-qhqr.