CVE-2005-0573: Medium severity Rob Flynn Gaim vulnerability
Published Feb 27, 2005
·Updated
Gaim 1.1.3 on Windows systems allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via a file transfer in which the filename contains "(" or ")" (parenthesis) characters.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Rob Flynn Gaim=1.1.3
Event History
Feb 27, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0573?
CVE-2005-0573 has a moderate severity level as it allows remote attackers to crash the Gaim client.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-0573?
To fix CVE-2005-0573, upgrade to a version of Gaim later than 1.1.3 that does not have this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-0573?
CVE-2005-0573 specifically affects Gaim version 1.1.3 on Windows systems.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0573?
CVE-2005-0573 is a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability caused by improper handling of file transfer filenames.
5
Can CVE-2005-0573 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-0573 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted file transfer request.