CVE-2005-0158 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in bidwatcher responses.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-0158?
CVE-2005-0158 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in bidwatcher before 1.3.17 allows remote malicious web servers from eBay, or a spoofed eBay server, to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain responses.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0158?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bidwatcher Bidwatcher.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0158?
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-2005-0158 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0158 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DSA-687-1, GHSA-fg5x-5cvc-6wxg.