CVE-2005-0140 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PE file with a long import library name in PeID.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0140?
CVE-2005-0140 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in PeID allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PE file with an Import Address Table containing a long import library name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0140?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Peid Peid.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0140?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0140 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-2005-0140 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0140 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f42p-h5g5-j3r9.