Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Gaim before 0.82 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) Rich Text Format (RTF) messages, (2) a long hostname for the local system as obtained from DNS, or (3) a long URL that is not properly handled by the URL decoder.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Flynn | Gaim | 0.10 |
References
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/?id=3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/?id=4
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/?id=5
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12383
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12480
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12929
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13101
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1011083
- http://www.fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-278.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-279.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200408-27.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/9261
- http://www.osvdb.org/9262
- http://www.osvdb.org/9263
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-400.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0785?
CVE-2004-0785 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in Gaim before 0.82 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) Rich Text Format (RTF) messages, (2) a long hostname for t...
How severe is CVE-2004-0785?
CVE-2004-0785 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0785?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rob Flynn Gaim.