Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the KWord RTF importer for KOffice 1.2.0 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Koffice | 1.2 |
References
- http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2005-005.txtExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17145/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17171
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17190
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17212
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17332
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17480
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17486
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015035
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2005&m=slackware
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-872
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-12.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20051011-1.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_25_sr.html
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2005-October/msg00042.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2971?
CVE-2005-2971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the KWord RTF importer for KOffice 1.2.0 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2971?
CVE-2005-2971 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-2005-2971?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Koffice.