Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in University of Minnesota gopher client 3.0.9 allow remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long "+VIEWS:" reply, which is not properly handled in the VIfromLine function, and (2) certain arguments when launching third party programs such as a web browser from a web link, which is not properly handled in the FIOgetargv function.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Minnesota | Gopher | 3.0.9 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112559902931614&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16614/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17016
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-832
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/619812Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14693Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22053
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112559902931614&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16614/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17016
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-832
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/619812Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14693Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22053
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2772?
CVE-2005-2772 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in University of Minnesota gopher client 3.0.9 allow remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long "+VIEWS:" reply, which is not properly hand...
How severe is CVE-2005-2772?
CVE-2005-2772 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-2005-2772?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: University Of Minnesota Gopher.