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CVE-2005-3523

7.5 · HIGH

Format string vulnerability in friendsd2 in GpsDrive allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the dir (direction) field.

Published Nov 7, 2005gpsdriveEPSS 8.74%

Overview

CVE-2005-3523 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gpsdrive gpsdrive. It was published on November 7, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Format string vulnerability in friendsd2 in GpsDrive allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the dir (direction) field.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gpsdrive. Update gpsdrive 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
gpsdrivegpsdrive0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3523?

CVE-2005-3523 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gpsdrive gpsdrive. It was published on November 7, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-3523?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-3523?

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

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