CVE-2005-1442: Buffer Overflow
Published May 3, 2005
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the Lotus Notes client for Domino 6.5 before 6.5.4 and 6.0 before 6.0.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (client crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the NOTES.INI file.
Affected Software
9 affected components
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.3
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.4
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.1
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.3
Remediation
Event History
May 3, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1442?
CVE-2005-1442 has a critical severity rating due to the buffer overflow that may allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1442?
To fix CVE-2005-1442, upgrade Lotus Notes to version 6.5.4 or later for the 6.5 series and 6.0.5 or later for the 6.0 series.
3
What versions of Lotus Notes are affected by CVE-2005-1442?
CVE-2005-1442 affects Lotus Notes versions 6.0 through 6.0.4 and 6.5 through 6.5.3.
4
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2005-1442?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2005-1442 to crash the Lotus Notes client or execute arbitrary code due to a buffer overflow.
5
Is CVE-2005-1442 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2005-1442 is a local vulnerability, allowing local users to exploit the flaw.