CVE-2005-3061 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious ACE or ARJ archives with long filenames.
- 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-2005-3061?
CVE-2005-3061 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in PowerArchiver 8.10 through 9.5 Beta 4 and Beta 5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a (1) ACE or (2) ARJ archive.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3061?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Powerarchiver Powerarchiver 2002, Powerarchiver Powerarchiver 2003, Powerarchiver Powerarchiver 2004, Powerarchiver Powerarchiver 2006.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3061?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3061 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-2005-3061 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3061 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3xhm-m5h8-87g4.