CVE-2005-3113 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs via the NateOn Messenger ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

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-2005-3113?

CVE-2005-3113 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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

The ActiveX control for NateOn Messenger (NateonDownloadManager.ocx) allows remote attackers to download and execute arbitrary programs by setting the arguments to the GotNate.Excute method.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3113?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nateon Nateon Messenger.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3113?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3113 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2005-3113 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3113 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9vq5-w755-p355.

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