CVE-2005-0308 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow in W32Dasm when processing large function names, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0308?
CVE-2005-0308 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 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
Buffer overflow in the wsprintf function in W32Dasm 8.93 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large import or export function name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0308?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ursoftware W32dasm.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0308?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0308 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-2005-0308 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0308 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7jg3-xhjc-3m75.