7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0838: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 22 2005(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in the XSL parser for IceCast 2.20 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long test value in an xsl:when tag, (2) a long test value in an xsl:if tag, or (3) a long select value in an xsl:value-of tag.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Hazelcast Jet=2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0838?

    CVE-2005-0838 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0838?

    To fix CVE-2005-0838, upgrade IceCast to the latest version that addresses this buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks does CVE-2005-0838 allow?

    CVE-2005-0838 allows attackers to exploit buffer overflows in the XSL parser, potentially leading to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

  • What versions of IceCast are affected by CVE-2005-0838?

    CVE-2005-0838 specifically affects IceCast version 2.20.

  • What components of the XSL parser are vulnerable in CVE-2005-0838?

    The vulnerable components in CVE-2005-0838 include the xsl:when, xsl:if, and xsl:value-of tags which can be exploited with long test or select values.

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