CVE-2005-0876: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 26, 2005
·Updated
Off-by-one buffer overflow in Dnsmasq before 2.21 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via the DHCP lease file.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Dnsmasq Dnsmasq=2.14
Dnsmasq Dnsmasq=2.19
Dnsmasq Dnsmasq=2.17
Dnsmasq Dnsmasq=2.18
Dnsmasq Dnsmasq=2.20
Dnsmasq Dnsmasq=2.16
Dnsmasq Dnsmasq=2.15
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 26, 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-2005-0876?
CVE-2005-0876 has been classified as high severity due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-0876?
To fix CVE-2005-0876, upgrade Dnsmasq to version 2.21 or later.
3
What versions of Dnsmasq are affected by CVE-2005-0876?
CVE-2005-0876 affects Dnsmasq versions 2.14 to 2.20, inclusive.
4
Can CVE-2005-0876 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-0876 can be exploited remotely if an attacker has access to the DHCP lease file.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0876?
CVE-2005-0876 is an off-by-one buffer overflow vulnerability.