7.5
CWE
119 415
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0891: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Apr 01 2005(Updated: )

Double free vulnerability in gtk 2 (gtk2) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted BMP image.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GTK>=2.0.0<2.2.4
GTK+=2.2.3
GTK+=2.0.2
GTK+=2.0.6
GTK+=2.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0891?

    CVE-2005-0891 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0891?

    To fix CVE-2005-0891, upgrade GTK to version 2.2.4 or higher.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2005-0891?

    CVE-2005-0891 affects GTK versions prior to 2.2.4, including GTK+ versions 2.0.2, 2.0.6, 2.2.1, and 2.2.3.

  • What kind of attack exploits CVE-2005-0891?

    CVE-2005-0891 can be exploited by remote attackers using a crafted BMP image to trigger a crash.

  • Is CVE-2005-0891 still relevant for current systems?

    CVE-2005-0891 is less relevant for current systems, but it remains important for legacy systems still using affected GTK versions.

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