CVE-2005-3433 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into entering long strings in ICQ name fields, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2005-3433?
CVE-2005-3433 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Nov 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
Buffer overflow in Mirabilis ICQ 2003a allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to enter long strings into the First Name and Last Name fields.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3433?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mirabilis Icq.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3433?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3433 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-2005-3433 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3433 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4hpw-h5hg-pjg7.