CVE-2005-3863 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in the ktools library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-3863?
CVE-2005-3863 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, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in kkstrtext.h in ktools library 0.3 and earlier, as used in products such as (1) centericq, (2) orpheus, (3) motor, and (4) groan, allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the VGETSTRING macro.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3863?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ktools Ktools.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3863?
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-2005-3863 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3863 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DSA-1083-1, DSA-1088-1, DTSA-23-1, GHSA-fg3q-64v7-cv63.