CVE-2005-3862 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via long file names in ALZ archives processed by the unalz library.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2005-3862?
CVE-2005-3862 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 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 unalz before 0.53 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long file names in ALZ archives.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3862?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Unalz Unalz.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3862?
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-2005-3862 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3862 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-3862, DSA-959-1, GHSA-57g3-6qp4-2rm4.