CVE-2005-2627 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.5 Published 19 Aug 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via integer underflows in Kismet's pcap file or data frame dissection, leading to heap-based buffer overflows.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-2627?

CVE-2005-2627 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple integer underflows in Kismet before 2005-08-R1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) kernel headers in a pcap file or (2) data frame dissection, which leads to heap-based buffer overflows.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2627?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kismet Kismet.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2627?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2005-2627 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2627 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gxxq-vc4r-96g2.