CVE-2005-2410 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a Wireless Access Point identifier processed by Network Manager.
- 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-2005-2410?
CVE-2005-2410 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 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 nm_info_handler function in Network Manager may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a Wireless Access Point identifier, which is not properly handled in a syslog call.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2410?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnome Networkmanager.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2410?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2410 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-2005-2410 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2410 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qjmj-9pp5-gvrg.