CVE-2005-0121 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in golddig using long command line arguments or environment variables.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0121?
CVE-2005-0121 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jan 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 golddig 2.0 and earlier allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long map name command line argument or (2) a long username as recorded in the USER environment variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0121?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alexander Siegel Golddig.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0121?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0121 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-0121 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0121 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9m9c-v62f-2wgh.