CVE-2005-2799 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 15 Sep 2005 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Linksys WRT54G routers via a buffer overflow in the apply.cgi script.

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-2005-2799?

CVE-2005-2799 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 apply.cgi in Linksys WRT54G 3.01.03, 3.03.6, and possibly other versions before 4.20.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP POST request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2799?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linksys Wrt54g.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2799?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2799 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-2005-2799 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2799 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as CVE-2005-2913, GHSA-x63p-6jfx-42c9.