CVE-2005-0491 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Arkeia Server Backup via a stack-based buffer overflow in type 77 requests.
- 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-2005-0491?
CVE-2005-0491 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Knox Arkeia Server Backup 5.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long type 77 request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0491?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Knox Software Arkeia Server Backup.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0491?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0491 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-2005-0491 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0491 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 5 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rvgf-h7p5-vc4h.