CVE-2005-2250 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 13 Jul 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Nokia Affix Bluetooth FTP client using a long filename.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-2250?

CVE-2005-2250 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jul 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Bluetooth FTP client (BTFTP) in Nokia Affix 2.1.2 and 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an OBEX file share.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2250?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nokia Affix.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2250?

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-2005-2250 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2250 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4x72-5g49-gxph.