CVE-2005-3252 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 18 Oct 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Snort servers via a crafted UDP packet exploiting a buffer overflow in the Back Orifice preprocessor.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-3252?

CVE-2005-3252 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Back Orifice (BO) preprocessor for Snort before 2.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UDP packet.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3252?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sourcefire Snort.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3252?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3252 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-2005-3252 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3252 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 5 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cvh7-x6f9-3prf.