CVE-2005-0979 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in RUMBA via crafted profile files, requiring user interaction to load 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-2005-0979?
CVE-2005-0979 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Apr 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
Multiple buffer overflows in RUMBA 7.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted values in a profile file, as demonstrated using a long SysName field.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0979?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netmanage Rumba.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0979 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-2005-0979 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0979 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qv98-rgmq-49p7.