CVE-2005-0643 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted LHA files due to a buffer overflow in the McAfee Scan Engine.
- 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-2005-0643?
CVE-2005-0643 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in McAfee Scan Engine 4320 with DAT version before 4357 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted LHA files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0643?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcafee Antivirus Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0643?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0643 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-2005-0643 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0643 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jxrm-52q6-p6p3.