7.2
CWE
119 NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0076: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon May 02 2005(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in the XView library 3.2 may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via setuid applications that use the library.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Debian Linux=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0076?

    CVE-2005-0076 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0076?

    To fix CVE-2005-0076, you should update the XView library to a version that is free from this buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2005-0076?

    CVE-2005-0076 affects local users of systems running the XView library 3.2 and setuid applications that utilize this library.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2005-0076?

    Exploitation of CVE-2005-0076 can lead to unauthorized code execution with elevated privileges on affected systems.

  • Is CVE-2005-0076 still relevant today?

    While CVE-2005-0076 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for legacy systems that still run affected versions of the XView library.

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