Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the AIM and ICQ module in Gaim before 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an away message with a large number of AIM substitution strings, such as %t or %n.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gaim Project | Gaim | < 1.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/?id=22Broken Link
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_19_sr.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-589.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-627.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426078/100/0/threadedBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14531Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Broken Link
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/168-1/Broken Link
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/?id=22Broken Link
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_19_sr.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-589.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-627.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426078/100/0/threadedBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14531Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2103?
CVE-2005-2103 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Buffer overflow in the AIM and ICQ module in Gaim before 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an away message with a l...
How severe is CVE-2005-2103?
CVE-2005-2103 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2103?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gaim Project Gaim.