CVE-2005-2549 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause crashes or execute arbitrary code in Evolution via malicious vCard, LDAP, or task list data.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2005-2549?
CVE-2005-2549 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Aug 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
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Evolution 1.5 through 2.3.6.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) full vCard data, (2) contact data from remote LDAP servers, or (3) task list data from remote servers.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2549?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnome Evolution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2549?
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-2005-2549 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2549 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-2549, GHSA-hprr-486w-7hgg.