CVE-2005-2385 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious ACE archive with a long filename, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2385?
CVE-2005-2385 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in a third-party compression library (UNACEV2.DLL), as used in avast! Antivirus Home/Professional Edition 4.6.665 and Server Edition 4.6.460, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ACE archive containing a long filename.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2385?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alwil Avast Antivirus.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2385?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2385 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-2005-2385 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2385 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c8h3-977p-ch8j.