CVE-2005-3243 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in Ethereal's SLIMP3 and AgentX dissectors.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-3243?
CVE-2005-3243 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ethereal Group Ethereal, published on 27 Oct 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in Ethereal 0.10.12 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors in the (1) SLIMP3 and (2) AgentX dissector.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3243?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ethereal Group Ethereal.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3243?
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-2005-3243 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3243 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ethereal Group Ethereal
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jv4m-p277-gxhh.