CVE-2005-1009 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via heap-based buffer overflow in BakBone NetVault, while local users can do so via configuration file manipulation.
- 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-2005-1009?
CVE-2005-1009 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in BakBone NetVault 6.x and 7.x allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a modified computer name and length that leads to a heap-based buffer overflow, or (2) local users to execute arbitrary code via a long Name entry in the configure.cfg file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1009?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bakbone Netvault.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1009?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1009 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-2005-1009 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1009 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-52cx-pw5v-jj85.