CVE-2005-2768 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted Visio file due to a heap-based buffer overflow in the Sophos Antivirus Library.
- 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-2005-2768?
CVE-2005-2768 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Sep 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Sophos Antivirus Library, as used by Sophos Antivirus, PureMessage, MailMonitor, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Visio file with a crafted sub record length.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2768?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sophos Sophos Anti-Virus.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2768?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2768 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-2005-2768 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2768 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mm5v-2j8c-xpv3.