CVE-2005-0699 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted RADIUS packets due to buffer overflows in the CDMA A11 dissector of Ethereal.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-0699?
CVE-2005-0699 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Conectiva Linux, published on 9 Mar 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in the dissect_a11_radius function in the CDMA A11 (3G-A11) dissector (packet-3g-a11.c) for Ethereal 0.10.9 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via RADIUS authentication packets with large length values.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0699?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Altlinux Alt Linux, Conectiva Linux, Ethereal Group Ethereal, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Linux Advanced Workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0699?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-0699 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0699 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Conectiva Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7954-wg84-v522.