CVE-2005-2103
9.8 · CRITICALBuffer overflow in the AIM and ICQ module in Gaim before 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an away message with…
Overview
CVE-2005-2103 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting gaim_project gaim. It was published on August 16, 2005 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
Buffer overflow in the AIM and ICQ module in Gaim before 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an away message with a large number of AIM substitution strings, such as %t or %n.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gaim_project. Update gaim to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| gaim_project | gaim | >= 0, < 1.5.0 | Affected |
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2005-2103?
CVE-2005-2103 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting gaim_project gaim. It was published on August 16, 2005 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2005-2103?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-2103?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gaim_project. Update gaim to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-2103?
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