CVE-2005-2927 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 25 Oct 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the ppp utility's prompt commands.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-2927?

CVE-2005-2927 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sco Unixware, published on 25 Oct 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in ppp in SCO Unixware 7.1.3 and 7.1.4, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) prompt or (2) defprompt command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2927?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sco Unixware.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2927?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2927 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-2005-2927 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2927 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q4qh-59mc-9fjr.