CVE-2005-0876: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 26, 2005
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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

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.

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