Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Sophos Antivirus Library, as used by Sophos Antivirus, PureMessage, MailMonitor, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Visio file with a crafted sub record length.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.4.6 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112511873420953&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16245/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.rem0te.com/public/images/sophos.pdfVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14362
- http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/3409.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21608
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112511873420953&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16245/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.rem0te.com/public/images/sophos.pdfVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14362
- http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/3409.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21608
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2768?
CVE-2005-2768 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the Sophos Antivirus Library, as used by Sophos Antivirus, PureMessage, MailMonitor, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Visio fil...
How severe is CVE-2005-2768?
CVE-2005-2768 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-2005-2768?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sophos Sophos Anti-Virus.