CVE-2005-2943 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 13 Oct 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in XMail's sendmail component using a long command line option.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-2943?

CVE-2005-2943 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in sendmail in XMail before 1.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long -t command line option.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2943?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Davide Libenzi Xmail.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2943?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2005-2943 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2943 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DSA-902-1, GHSA-r8jw-28q2-2qc8.