CVE-2005-0644 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malformed LHA file, requiring user interaction to open the file.

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-2005-0644?

CVE-2005-0644 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in McAfee Scan Engine 4320 with DAT version before 4436 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed LHA file with a type 2 header file name field, a variant of CVE-2005-0643.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0644?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mcafee Antivirus Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0644?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0644 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-2005-0644 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0644 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x4jg-4rr8-46hw.

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