CVE-2005-0385 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 17 Mar 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in luxman when using insecure svgalib libraries.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-0385?

CVE-2005-0385 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Mar 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in luxman before 0.41, if used with certain insecure svgalib libraries, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -f command line argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0385?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Frank Mcingvale Luxman.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0385?

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-2005-0385 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0385 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

CVE-2002-1245 Path traversal in n/a High 7.2

Sources

Also known as DSA-693-1, GHSA-823f-9rm4-pfxx.