CVE-2005-1686
First published: Fri May 20 2005(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in gedit 2.10.2 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a bin file with format string specifiers in the filename. NOTE: while this issue is triggered on the command line by the gedit user, it has been reported that web browsers and email clients could be configured to provide a file name as an argument to gedit, so there is a valid attack that crosses security boundaries.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME Text Editor | =2.10.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200506-09.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-499.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-753
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_36_sudo.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111661117701398&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9845
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1245
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/138-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1686?
CVE-2005-1686 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1686?
To fix CVE-2005-1686, users should upgrade to the affected software version gedit 2.10.3 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-1686?
CVE-2005-1686 is a format string vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.
In which software is CVE-2005-1686 found?
CVE-2005-1686 is found in gedit version 2.10.2.
Can CVE-2005-1686 be exploited through a network?
CVE-2005-1686 can potentially be exploited via files with malicious filenames opened by gedit, which may be accessed through web browsers or email.
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