CVE-2005-2370
First published: Tue Jul 26 2005(Updated: )
Multiple "memory alignment errors" in libgadu, as used in ekg before 1.6rc2, Gaim before 1.5.0, and other packages, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bus error) on certain architectures such as SPARC via an incoming message.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ekg | =1.1 | |
| ekg | =1.3 | |
| ekg | =1.4 | |
| ekg | =1.5 | |
| ekg | =1.6_rc1 | |
| ekg | =2005-04-11 | |
| ekg | =2005-06-05 | |
| Gaim | <=1.4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-813
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/index.php?id=20
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16265
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-627.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1318
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24600
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112198499417250&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10456
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426078/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2370?
CVE-2005-2370 has a medium severity rating as it can lead to denial of service due to memory alignment errors.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2370?
To fix CVE-2005-2370, upgrade to a version of ekg or Gaim that is later than the vulnerable versions specified.
Which versions of ekg are affected by CVE-2005-2370?
CVE-2005-2370 affects ekg versions 1.1 to 1.6_rc1, including 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5.
Which version of Gaim is vulnerable to CVE-2005-2370?
Gaim versions up to and including 1.4.0 are vulnerable to CVE-2005-2370.
What kind of attacks can be executed using CVE-2005-2370?
CVE-2005-2370 allows remote attackers to send specially crafted messages that cause a bus error leading to program crashes.
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