CVE-2005-0684: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 25, 2005
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Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in the web tool for MySQL MaxDB before 7.5.00.26 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an HTTP GET request with a long file parameter after a percent ("%") sign or (2) a long Lock-Token string to the WebDAV functionality, which is not properly handled by the getLockTokenHeader function in WDVHandlerCommonUtils.c.

Affected Software

10 affected components
MySQL MaxDB=7.5.00
MySQL MaxDB=7.5.00.18
MySQL MaxDB=7.5.00.15
MySQL MaxDB=7.5.00.12
MySQL MaxDB=7.5.00.16
MySQL MaxDB=7.5.00.14
MySQL MaxDB=7.5.00.23
MySQL MaxDB=7.5.00.19
MySQL MaxDB=7.5.00.11
MySQL MaxDB=7.5.00.08

Event History

Apr 25, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 26, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0684?

The severity of CVE-2005-0684 is rated as critical due to potential arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0684?

To fix CVE-2005-0684, upgrade MySQL MaxDB to version 7.5.00.26 or later.

3

Which versions of MySQL MaxDB are affected by CVE-2005-0684?

Versions 7.5.00 up to 7.5.00.25 of MySQL MaxDB are affected by CVE-2005-0684.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2005-0684?

CVE-2005-0684 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted HTTP GET requests or long Lock-Token strings.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-0684?

Yes, a patch is available through the update to MySQL MaxDB version 7.5.00.26 or later.

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