CVE-2005-4439 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in ELOG via long URL parameters, potentially causing crashes or executing arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-4439?
CVE-2005-4439 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in ELOG elogd 2.6.0-beta4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL with a long (1) cmd or (2) mode parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4439?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Elog Elogd.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4439?
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-2005-4439 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4439 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-35q7-q9hg-r69q.