CVE-2005-0984 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the game's messaging system, affecting all players.
- 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-2005-0984?
CVE-2005-0984 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the G_Printf function in Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy 1.011 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long message using commands such as (1) say and (2) tell.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0984?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lucasarts Star Wars Jedi Knight Jedi Academy.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0984?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0984 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-2005-0984 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0984 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3grw-qxgw-wjcv.