CVE-2005-1935: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 9, 2005
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the BERDecBitString function in Microsoft ASN.1 library (MSASN1.DLL) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via nested constructed bit strings, which leads to a realloc of a non-null pointer and causes the function to overwrite previously freed memory, as demonstrated using a SPNEGO token with a constructed bit string during HTTP authentication, and a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0818. NOTE: the researcher has claimed that MS:MS04-007 fixes this issue.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=64-bit
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3

Event History

Jun 9, 2005
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-2005-1935?

CVE-2005-1935 is classified as having critical severity due to the ability for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1935?

To mitigate CVE-2005-1935, apply the relevant security patch provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2005-1935?

CVE-2005-1935 affects various Microsoft Windows versions including Windows 2003, Windows NT 4.0, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.

4

Can CVE-2005-1935 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-1935 can be exploited remotely via nested constructed bit strings.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-1935?

CVE-2005-1935 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft ASN.1 library.

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