CVE-2005-2971 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted RTF file in KOffice.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2005-2971?
CVE-2005-2971 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Oct 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the KWord RTF importer for KOffice 1.2.0 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2971?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kde Koffice.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2971?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-2971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2971 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DSA-872-1, GHSA-3vqc-jwrr-3r9x.