CVE-2005-3840 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in Omnistar Live, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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

What is CVE-2005-3840?

CVE-2005-3840 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Nov 2005. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in kb.php in Omnistar Live 5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id and (2) category_id parameter. NOTE: due to a typo, an Internet Explorer issue was incorrectly assigned this identifier, but the correct identifier is CVE-2005-3240.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3840?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Omnistar Interactive Omnistar Live.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3840?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3840 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2005-3840 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3840 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7886-j39v-ch7f.

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