CVE-2005-0575 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request in the Knet web server.
- 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-2005-0575?
CVE-2005-0575 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Stormy Studios Knet 1.04c and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0575?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Stormy Studios Knet.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0575?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0575 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-2005-0575 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0575 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-76x5-m9p8-42mc.