What is the severity of CVE-2005-0993?

CVE-2005-0993 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0993?

To mitigate CVE-2005-0993, users should apply the latest patches provided by Xinuos for their OpenServer installations.

Who is affected by CVE-2005-0993?

CVE-2005-0993 affects local users of SCO OpenServer versions 5.0.6 and 5.0.7 who can exploit the buffer overflow.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0993?

CVE-2005-0993 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by providing a long command line argument.

Can CVE-2005-0993 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2005-0993 can only be exploited locally by authenticated users.

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CVE-2005-0993

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

7/4/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-0993: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Apr 07 2005(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in nwprint in SCO OpenServer 5.0.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Xinuos OpenServer	=5.0.7
Xinuos OpenServer	=5.0.6

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12986

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0993?
CVE-2005-0993 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0993?
To mitigate CVE-2005-0993, users should apply the latest patches provided by Xinuos for their OpenServer installations.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-0993?
CVE-2005-0993 affects local users of SCO OpenServer versions 5.0.6 and 5.0.7 who can exploit the buffer overflow.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0993?
CVE-2005-0993 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by providing a long command line argument.
Can CVE-2005-0993 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2005-0993 can only be exploited locally by authenticated users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0993?
CVE-2005-0993 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0993?
To mitigate CVE-2005-0993, users should apply the latest patches provided by Xinuos for their OpenServer installations.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-0993?
CVE-2005-0993 affects local users of SCO OpenServer versions 5.0.6 and 5.0.7 who can exploit the buffer overflow.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0993?
CVE-2005-0993 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by providing a long command line argument.
Can CVE-2005-0993 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2005-0993 can only be exploited locally by authenticated users.