CVE-2005-1401 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerability in Mtp-Target client game messages.
- 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-2005-1401?
CVE-2005-1401 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in the client for Mtp-Target 1.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via game messages or other text.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1401?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mtp-Target Mtp-Target.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1401?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1401 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-2005-1401 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1401 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6xf8-hwp5-jf6w.