Vulnerability Description
Multiple "memory alignment errors" in libgadu, as used in ekg before 1.6rc2, Gaim before 1.5.0, and other packages, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bus error) on certain architectures such as SPARC via an incoming message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ekg | Ekg | 1.1 |
| Rob Flynn | Gaim | <= 1.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/index.php?id=20
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112198499417250&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16265Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-813
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1318
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-627.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426078/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24600
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/index.php?id=20
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112198499417250&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16265Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-813
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1318
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-627.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2370?
CVE-2005-2370 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple "memory alignment errors" in libgadu, as used in ekg before 1.6rc2, Gaim before 1.5.0, and other packages, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bus error) on certain architec...
How severe is CVE-2005-2370?
CVE-2005-2370 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-2005-2370?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ekg Ekg, Rob Flynn Gaim.