CVE-2005-0966
First published: Mon Apr 04 2005(Updated: )
The IRC protocol plugin in Gaim 1.2.0, and possibly earlier versions, allows (1) remote attackers to inject arbitrary Gaim markup via irc_msg_kick, irc_msg_mode, irc_msg_part, irc_msg_quit, (2) remote attackers to inject arbitrary Pango markup and pop up empty dialog boxes via irc_msg_invite, or (3) malicious IRC servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by injecting certain Pango markup into irc_msg_badmode, irc_msg_banned, irc_msg_unknown, irc_msg_nochan functions.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gaim | =1.2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=235&release_id=317750
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/index.php?id=14
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14815
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-365.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13003
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_36_sudo.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:071
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111238715307356&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19939
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19937
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9185
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426078/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0966?
CVE-2005-0966 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0966?
To fix CVE-2005-0966, upgrade Gaim to version 1.2.1 or later which addresses the vulnerability.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2005-0966?
CVE-2005-0966 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary Gaim and Pango markup leading to various exploits.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2005-0966?
CVE-2005-0966 affects Gaim version 1.2.0 and possibly earlier versions.
What mitigation strategies can be employed for CVE-2005-0966?
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2005-0966 include avoiding the use of affected versions and applying security updates promptly.
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