CVE-2005-1261

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL parsing function in Gaim before 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an instant message (IM) with a large URL.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 16.24% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory sourceforge.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13590	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426078/100/0/threaded	vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0519	vdb entry
http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/index.php?id=16	patch vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-429.html	vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10725	vdb entry signature
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-432.html	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1261?: CVE-2005-1261 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-1261?: To fix CVE-2005-1261, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-1261 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-1261 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~16% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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