Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Back Orifice (BO) preprocessor for Snort before 2.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UDP packet.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sourcefire | Snort | 2.4.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-10/0505.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-11/0010.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17220
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17255
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17559
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015070
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/175500PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/20034
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15131
- http://www.snort.org/docs/change_logs/2.4.3/Changelog.txt
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-291A.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2138
- http://www130.nortelnetworks.com/cgi-bin/eserv/cs/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&Docu
- http://www130.nortelnetworks.com/cgi-bin/eserv/cs/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&Docu
- http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/207Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3252?
CVE-2005-3252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Back Orifice (BO) preprocessor for Snort before 2.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UDP packet.
How severe is CVE-2005-3252?
CVE-2005-3252 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-2005-3252?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sourcefire Snort.