CVE-2005-0693 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a buffer overflow in the nickname field.
- 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-2005-0693?
CVE-2005-0693 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Mar 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in JoWood Chaser 1.50 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client or server crash) and execute arbitrary code via a long nickname.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0693?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jowood Productions Chaser.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0693?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0693 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-2005-0693 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0693 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5pcc-f3gc-cvj8.