CVE-2005-2103 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the AIM/ICQ module triggered by malformed away messages.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-2103?
CVE-2005-2103 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the AIM and ICQ module in Gaim before 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an away message with a large number of AIM substitution strings, such as %t or %n.
Weakness: CWE-131
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2103?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gaim Project Gaim.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2103?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-2103 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2103 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8p42-r5f7-3m7g.