CVE-2005-2102
First published: Tue Aug 16 2005(Updated: )
The AIM/ICQ module in Gaim before 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a filename that contains invalid UTF-8 characters.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gaim | =1.1.4 | |
| Gaim | =1.0.2 | |
| Gaim | =1.1.2 | |
| Gaim | =1.0 | |
| Gaim | =1.0.1 | |
| Gaim | =1.1.0 | |
| Gaim | =1.2.1 | |
| Gaim | =1.1.3 | |
| Gaim | =1.2.0 | |
| Gaim | =1.0.3 | |
| Gaim | =1.0.0 | |
| Gaim | =1.3.0 | |
| Gaim | =1.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/?id=21
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14531
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-627.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_19_sr.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9283
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/168-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426078/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2102?
CVE-2005-2102 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that allows an attacker to crash the Gaim application.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2102?
To fix CVE-2005-2102, upgrade Gaim to version 1.5.0 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Gaim are affected by CVE-2005-2102?
CVE-2005-2102 affects Gaim versions 1.0.0 through 1.4.x.
Can CVE-2005-2102 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2102 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted filename with invalid UTF-8 characters.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-2102?
As a temporary workaround for CVE-2005-2102, avoid opening files with unknown or suspicious filenames while using affected versions of Gaim.
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