CVE-2005-4076 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the APPFLUENT_HOME environment variable.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-4076?
CVE-2005-4076 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 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 Appfluent Technology Database IDS 2.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long APPFLUENT_HOME environment variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4076?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Appfluent Technology Database Ids.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4076?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4076 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-2005-4076 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-4076 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6gg5-qx3q-wcv4.