CVE-2005-0084 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted packets due to a buffer overflow in the X11 dissector of Ethereal.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-0084?
CVE-2005-0084 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ethereal Group Ethereal, published on 29 Jan 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the X11 dissector in Ethereal 0.8.10 through 0.10.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0084?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ethereal Group Ethereal.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0084?
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-2005-0084 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0084 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ethereal Group Ethereal
Sources
Also known as DSA-653-1, GHSA-x5w7-64vr-fh63.