CVE-2005-3354 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in Sylpheed allows attackers to execute arbitrary code if a user imports a malicious LDIF file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-3354?
CVE-2005-3354 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Nov 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ldif_get_line function in ldif.c of Sylpheed before 2.1.6 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by having local users import LDIF files with long lines.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3354?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sylpheed Sylpheed.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3354?
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-2005-3354 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3354 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-3354, DSA-906-1, DSA-908-1, GHSA-qfgg-vhc6-gx89.