CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0876: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
thekelleys Dnsmasq=2.14
thekelleys Dnsmasq=2.15
thekelleys Dnsmasq=2.16
thekelleys Dnsmasq=2.17
thekelleys Dnsmasq=2.18
thekelleys Dnsmasq=2.19
thekelleys Dnsmasq=2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0876?

    To fix CVE-2005-0876, upgrade Dnsmasq to version 2.21 or later.

  • What versions of Dnsmasq are affected by CVE-2005-0876?

    CVE-2005-0876 affects Dnsmasq versions 2.14 to 2.20, inclusive.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0876?

    CVE-2005-0876 is an off-by-one buffer overflow vulnerability.

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