CVE-2005-3533 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the OSH utility, potentially escalating privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2005-3533?

CVE-2005-3533 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Dec 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in OSH before 1.7-15 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long current working directory and filename.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3533?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Osh Osh.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3533?

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-2005-3533 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3533 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3956-fh78-w8r7.

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