CVE-2005-2957 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an ACE archive if archive scanning is enabled.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2957?
CVE-2005-2957 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in AVIRA Desktop for Windows 1.00.00.68 with AVPACK32.DLL 6.31.0.3, when archive scanning is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an ACE archive.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2957?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Avira Desktop.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2957?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2957 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-2005-2957 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2957 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wpr8-mw26-rgrv.