CVE-2005-2658 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote NNTP servers can execute arbitrary code on Turquoise SuperStat clients via a buffer overflow triggered by a long month in a date string.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-2658?
CVE-2005-2658 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Sep 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in utility.cpp in Turquoise SuperStat (turqstat) 2.2.4 and earlier might allow remote NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a date with a long month.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2658?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Softwolves Software Turquoise Superstat.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2658?
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-2005-2658 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2658 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DSA-812-1, GHSA-wx5j-9rvp-w73g.