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CVE-2005-3887

5.4 · MEDIUM

Gadu-Gadu 7.20 does not properly handle MS-DOS device names in filenames, which allows remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service (hang) via an image filename of AUX: sent twice (hang), or (…

Published Nov 29, 2005gadu-gaduEPSS 1.89%

Overview

CVE-2005-3887 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gadu-gadu gadu-gadu_instant_messenger. It was published on November 29, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Gadu-Gadu 7.20 does not properly handle MS-DOS device names in filenames, which allows remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service (hang) via an image filename of AUX: sent twice (hang), or (2) write to the LPT1 port via a filename of "LPT1:".

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gadu-gadu. Update gadu-gadu_instant_messenger 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

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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-11/0658.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113261573023912&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/17597/Refwww.osvdb.org/21015Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/15520/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23148Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-11/0658.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113261573023912&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/17597/Refwww.osvdb.org/21015

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3887?

CVE-2005-3887 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gadu-gadu gadu-gadu_instant_messenger. It was published on November 29, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-3887?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, 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-2005-3887?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gadu-gadu. Update gadu-gadu_instant_messenger 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-2005-3887?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-3887 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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