CVE-2005-1261 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious instant message containing a large URL due to a stack-based buffer overflow.
- 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-2005-1261?
CVE-2005-1261 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 May 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL parsing function in Gaim before 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an instant message (IM) with a large URL.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1261?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rob Flynn Gaim.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1261?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1261 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-2005-1261 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1261 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vhpm-pcm2-4gxw.