CVE-2005-1394 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a format string vulnerability in ArcGIS Workstation via environment variables to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-1394?
CVE-2005-1394 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in ArcGIS for ESRI ArcInfo Workstation 9.0 allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in the ARCHOME environment variable to (1) wservice or (2) lockmgr.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1394?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Esri Arcinfo Workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1394?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1394 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-2005-1394 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1394 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fcmj-qrc7-5x9g.