CVE-2005-0390 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in Axel's HTTP redirection handling, affecting users of the download utility.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-0390?
CVE-2005-0390 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the HTTP redirection capability in conn.c for Axel before 1.0b may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0390?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Axel Axel.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0390?
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-2005-0390 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0390 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-0390, DSA-706-1, GHSA-4324-m828-225f.