CVE-2005-0577 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious BDF font files in the DNA MKBold-MKItalic library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0577?
CVE-2005-0577 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in DNA MKBold-MKItalic 0.06_1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted BDF font files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0577?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dna Mkbold-Mkitalic.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0577?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0577 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-2005-0577 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0577 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrq7-v39p-w48v.