CVE-2005-0764 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted files with long escape sequences in rxvt-unicode, 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
- Available
What is CVE-2005-0764?
CVE-2005-0764 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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 command.C for rxvt-unicode before 5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file containing long escape sequences.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0764?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Marc Lehmann Rxvt-Unicode.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0764?
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-2005-0764 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0764 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-0764, GHSA-f4r4-72p4-hf6p.