Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in command.C for rxvt-unicode before 5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file containing long escape sequences.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Marc Lehmann | Rxvt-Unicode | 3.4 |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=84680Patch
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-23.xmlPatch
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=84680Patch
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-23.xmlPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0764?
CVE-2005-0764 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in command.C for rxvt-unicode before 5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file containing long escape sequences.
How severe is CVE-2005-0764?
CVE-2005-0764 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-2005-0764?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Marc Lehmann Rxvt-Unicode.