CVE-2005-3491 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the receiver function of FlatFrag.

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-2005-3491?

CVE-2005-3491 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in the receiver function in loop.c in FlatFrag 0.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) version, (2) name, and (3) model fields.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3491?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Johannes F. Kuhlmann Flatfrag.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3491?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3491 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-2005-3491 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3491 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rjc4-4vrj-53rj.

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