CVE-2005-2856 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in the WinACE UNACEV2.DLL library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ACE archive with a long filename.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2856?
CVE-2005-2856 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Sep 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the WinACE UNACEV2.DLL third-party compression utility before 2.6.0.0, as used in multiple products including (1) ALZip 5.51 through 6.11, (2) Servant Salamander 2.0 and 2.5 Beta 1, (3) WinHKI 1.66 and 1.67, (4) ExtractNow 3.x, (5) Total Commander 6.53, (6) Anti-Trojan 5.5.421, (7) PowerArchiver before 9.61, (8) UltimateZip 2.7,1, 3.0.3, and 3.1b, (9) Where Is It (WhereIsIt) 3.73.501, (10) FilZip 3.04, (11) IZArc 3.5 beta3, (12) Eazel 1.0, (13) Rising Antivirus 18.27.21 and earlier, (14) AutoMate 6.1.0.0, (15) BitZipper 4.1 SR-1, (16) ZipTV, and other products, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an ACE archive.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2856?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Winace Winace.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2856?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2856 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-2005-2856 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2856 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-56w5-hc48-h3wh.