CVE-2005-4581 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Electric Sheep client, though the lack of privilege boundaries may limit its severity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-4581?
CVE-2005-4581 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Dec 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Electric Sheep 2.6.3 client allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long window-id parameter. NOTE: because the program is not setuid and not normally called from remote programs, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4581?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Scott Draves Electric Sheep.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4581?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4581 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-2005-4581 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4581 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ghvr-mv7w-8r6f.