CVE-2005-2096: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jul 06 2005(Updated: )
zlib 1.2 and later versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted compressed stream with an incomplete code description of a length greater than 1, which leads to a buffer overflow, as demonstrated using a crafted PNG file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| zlib | =1.2.0 | |
| zlib | =1.2.1 | |
| zlib | =1.2.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-740
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-569.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200507-05.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14162
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014398
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15949
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=162680
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-18.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-797
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=162391
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101989-1
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/680620
- http://www.ubuntulinux.org/usn/usn-151-3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18406
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18377
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17054
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17225
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17236
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17326
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17516
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19550
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1026
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-016.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18507
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19597
- http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/esx-3616065-patch.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/esx-9916286-patch.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24788
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:112
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:196
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:070
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3298
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0629.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31492
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1267
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0144
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0978
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32706
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24064
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1542
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1262
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11500
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/148-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482950/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482949/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482601/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482571/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482505/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482503/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464745/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421411/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2096?
CVE-2005-2096 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2096?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2096, update zlib to version 1.2.3 or later, where the issue has been resolved.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2005-2096?
CVE-2005-2096 affects zlib versions 1.2.0, 1.2.1, and 1.2.2.
What exploit methods are associated with CVE-2005-2096?
CVE-2005-2096 can be exploited by sending a crafted compressed stream that leads to a buffer overflow.
What impact does CVE-2005-2096 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2005-2096 is primarily denial of service, causing affected applications to crash.
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