CVE-2005-1934
First published: Thu May 19 2005(Updated: )
Gaim before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed MSN message that leads to a memory allocation of a large size, possibly due to an integer signedness error.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gaim | <=1.3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1205290&group_id=235&atid=100235
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200506-11.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-734
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-518.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13932
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_36_sudo.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:099
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A263
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10368
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426078/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1934?
The severity of CVE-2005-1934 is classified as high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1934?
To fix CVE-2005-1934, upgrade to Gaim version 1.3.1 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2005-1934?
CVE-2005-1934 allows remote attackers to send malformed MSN messages leading to a denial of service.
What software is affected by CVE-2005-1934?
CVE-2005-1934 affects Gaim versions up to and including 1.3.0.
What is the cause of the vulnerability in CVE-2005-1934?
CVE-2005-1934 is caused by a memory allocation issue resulting from an integer signedness error.
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