Vulnerability Description
The HTML parsing functions in Gaim before 1.1.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via malformed HTML that causes "an invalid memory access," a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0208.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Flynn | Gaim | 1.0 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 10.0 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 4.0 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000933
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/index.php?id=11
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110935655500670&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14322
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-03.xml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/523888PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:049
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_36_sudo.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-215.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426078/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12589
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19381
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000933
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/index.php?id=11
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0473?
CVE-2005-0473 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The HTML parsing functions in Gaim before 1.1.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via malformed HTML that causes "an invalid memory access," a different vulnerabi...
How severe is CVE-2005-0473?
CVE-2005-0473 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0473?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rob Flynn Gaim, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.