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CVE-2005-2972

5.1 · MEDIUM

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the RTF import feature in AbiWord before 2.2.11 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an RTF file with long identifiers, which are not…

Published Oct 23, 2005abisourceCWE-119EPSS 4.10%

Overview

CVE-2005-2972 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting abisource community_abiword. It was published on October 23, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the RTF import feature in AbiWord before 2.2.11 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an RTF file with long identifiers, which are not properly handled in the (1) ParseLevelText, (2) getCharsInsideBrace, (3) HandleLists, (4) or (5) HandleAbiLists functions in ie_imp_RTF.cpp, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2964.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from abisource. Update community_abiword 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
abisourcecommunity_abiword0Affected

References

Refscary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2005-006.txtRefsecunia.com/advisories/17199Refsecunia.com/advisories/17200Refsecunia.com/advisories/17213Refsecunia.com/advisories/17264Refsecunia.com/advisories/17551Refwww.abisource.com/changelogs/2.2.11.phtmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-894Refwww.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-17.xmlRefwww.mail-archive.com/debian-bugs-rc%40lists.debian.org/msg28251.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2972?

CVE-2005-2972 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting abisource community_abiword. It was published on October 23, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-2972?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-2972?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from abisource. Update community_abiword 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-2005-2972?

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