CVE-2005-2772 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in the Gopher client when processing malicious server replies or launching external programs.
- 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-2005-2772?
CVE-2005-2772 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in University of Minnesota gopher client 3.0.9 allow remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long "+VIEWS:" reply, which is not properly handled in the VIfromLine function, and (2) certain arguments when launching third party programs such as a web browser from a web link, which is not properly handled in the FIOgetargv function.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2772?
It affects 1 product.
Products include University of Minnesota Gopher.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2772?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-2772 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2772 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-2772, DSA-832-1, GHSA-ww2m-6vp7-cp37.