Vulnerability Description
The HTBoundary_put_block function in HTBound.c for W3C libwww (w3c-libwww) allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a crafted multipart/byteranges MIME message that triggers an out-of-bounds read.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| W3C | Libwww | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2006.10/SCOSA-2006.10.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17119
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17122
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17489
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17814
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19193
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25098
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:210
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0208.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9444
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9445
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15035
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=159597ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/220-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3183?
CVE-2005-3183 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The HTBoundary_put_block function in HTBound.c for W3C libwww (w3c-libwww) allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a crafted multipart/byteranges MIME message that ...
How severe is CVE-2005-3183?
CVE-2005-3183 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3183?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: W3C Libwww.