CVE-2005-1262
First published: Wed May 11 2005(Updated: )
Gaim 1.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed MSN message.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gaim | =1.1.4 | |
| Gaim | =1.0.2 | |
| Gaim | =0.81 | |
| Gaim | =0.71 | |
| Gaim | =0.10.3 | |
| Gaim | =0.79 | |
| Gaim | =0.61 | |
| Gaim | =0.82.1 | |
| Gaim | =0.53 | |
| Gaim | =0.73 | |
| Gaim | =1.1.2 | |
| Gaim | =0.60 | |
| Gaim | =1.0.1 | |
| Gaim | =0.69 | |
| Gaim | =0.52 | |
| Gaim | =1.1.0 | |
| Gaim | =1.2.1 | |
| Gaim | =0.72 | |
| Gaim | =0.65 | |
| Gaim | =0.59 | |
| Gaim | =0.62 | |
| Gaim | =0.78 | |
| Gaim | =0.74 | |
| Gaim | =0.76 | |
| Gaim | =0.51 | |
| Gaim | =0.56 | |
| Gaim | =0.54 | |
| Gaim | =1.1.3 | |
| Gaim | =1.2.0 | |
| Gaim | =1.0.3 | |
| Gaim | =1.0.0 | |
| Gaim | =0.55 | |
| Gaim | =0.82 | |
| Gaim | =0.68 | |
| Gaim | =0.77 | |
| Gaim | =0.80 | |
| Gaim | =0.67 | |
| Gaim | =0.10 | |
| Gaim | =0.59.1 | |
| Gaim | =1.1.1 | |
| Gaim | =0.70 | |
| Gaim | =0.50 | |
| Gaim | =0.66 | |
| Gaim | =0.63 | |
| Gaim | =0.64 | |
| Gaim | =0.58 | |
| Gaim | =0.75 | |
| Gaim | =0.57 |
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Reference Links
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/index.php?id=17
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-429.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13591
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_36_sudo.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0519
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10861
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426078/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1262?
CVE-2005-1262 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it can lead to a denial of service through application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1262?
To mitigate CVE-2005-1262, you should upgrade to Gaim version 1.2.2 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2005-1262?
CVE-2005-1262 affects Gaim versions 1.2.1 and earlier.
What kind of attack does CVE-2005-1262 allow?
CVE-2005-1262 allows remote attackers to send malformed MSN messages that cause the Gaim application to crash.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-1262 if I cannot update?
If unable to update Gaim, ensuring that users are not using the MSN messaging protocol may help evade exploitation of CVE-2005-1262.
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