CVE-2005-1173 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in PMSoftware Simple Web Server triggered by a long GET request.
- 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-2005-1173?
CVE-2005-1173 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in PMSoftware Simple Web Server 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GET request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1173?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pmsoftware Simple Web Server.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1173?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1173 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-2005-1173 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1173 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-53pq-7x78-x83m.