Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in TCMalloc (tcmalloc.cc) in gperftools before 0.4 make it easier for context-dependent attackers to perform memory-related attacks such as buffer overflows via a large size value, which causes less memory to be allocated than expected.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Csilvers | Gperftools | <= 0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/gperftools/source/browse/tags/perftools-0.4/ChangeLog
- http://kqueue.org/blog/2012/03/05/memory-allocator-security-revisited/
- http://code.google.com/p/gperftools/source/browse/tags/perftools-0.4/ChangeLog
- http://kqueue.org/blog/2012/03/05/memory-allocator-security-revisited/
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4895?
CVE-2005-4895 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple integer overflows in TCMalloc (tcmalloc.cc) in gperftools before 0.4 make it easier for context-dependent attackers to perform memory-related attacks such as buffer overflows via a large size...
How severe is CVE-2005-4895?
CVE-2005-4895 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4895?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Csilvers Gperftools.