CVE-2005-1704: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 24 2005(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library for gdb before 6.3, binutils, elfutils, and possibly other packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted object file that specifies a large number of section headers, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Debugger | <=6.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=91398
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200505-15.xml
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-01.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:095
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0025/
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-763.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-801.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15527
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17718
- http://www.osvdb.org/16757
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-659.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-673.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-709.html
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-222.pdf
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17072
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17135
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17257
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17356
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17001
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=001060
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13697
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-015.htm
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0368.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016544
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21122
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0354.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21262
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-178.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21717
- http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/esx-55052-patch.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24788
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:215
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1267
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18506
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9071
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/136-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464745/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1704?
CVE-2005-1704 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution through user-assisted exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1704?
To fix CVE-2005-1704, you should upgrade to a version of gdb that is later than 6.3.
What vulnerable software does CVE-2005-1704 affect?
CVE-2005-1704 affects the GNU gdb versions prior to 6.3, as well as possibly other packages that utilize the BFD library.
Can CVE-2005-1704 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-1704 requires user assistance for exploitation, meaning an attacker would need the victim to open a crafted object file.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2005-1704?
CVE-2005-1704 is associated with heap-based buffer overflow attacks that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
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