CVE-2005-2315 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 28 Apr 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on DNRD servers by sending specially crafted DNS packets, requiring immediate patching.

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-2005-2315?

CVE-2005-2315 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Apr 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Domain Name Relay Daemon (DNRD) before 2.19.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of large DNS packets with the Z and QR flags cleared.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2315?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dnrd Dnrd.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2315?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2315 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-2005-2315 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2315 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wprh-525q-9522.