CVE-2005-0665 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a maliciously crafted image file with format string specifiers in the filename.
- 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-2005-0665?
CVE-2005-0665 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 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
Format string vulnerability in xv before 3.10a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a filename.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0665?
It affects 1 product.
Products include John Bradley Xv.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0665?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0665 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-2005-0665 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0665 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5qmh-c322-6w4x.