CVE-2005-2297 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 4.6 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in Sybase EAServer.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2005-2297?

CVE-2005-2297 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in TreeAction.do in Sybase EAServer 4.2.5 through 5.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a large javascript parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2297?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sybase Easerver.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2297?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2297 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-2005-2297 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2297 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xjgr-r86j-v85p.

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