CVE-2005-0439 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow in ELOG logbook software using attachments with long file names.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2005-0439?

CVE-2005-0439 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the decode_post function in ELOG before 2.5.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via attachments with long file names.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0439?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0439?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0439 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-2005-0439 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0439 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r3x9-j2v8-w6hj.

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