CVE-2005-2367 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code and gain privileges via crafted AFP packets due to a format string vulnerability in Ethereal.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-2367?
CVE-2005-2367 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ethereal Group Ethereal, published on 10 Aug 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 proto_item_set_text function in Ethereal 0.9.4 through 0.10.11, as used in multiple dissectors, allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary memory locations and gain privileges via a crafted AFP packet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2367?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ethereal Group Ethereal.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2367?
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-2005-2367 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2367 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ethereal Group Ethereal
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jq42-836h-c5wg.