CVE-2005-2425

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Ares FileShare 1.1 allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long history parameter in the configuration file (ares.conf) or (2) long search string.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.78% Top 15%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112239196706345&w=2	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14377	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21818	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21557	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014576	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2425?: CVE-2005-2425 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-2425?: To fix CVE-2005-2425, 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-2005-2425 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-2425 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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