CVE-2005-2495: Integer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 15 2005(Updated: )
Multiple integer overflows in XFree86 before 4.3.0 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted pixmap image.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| XFree86 | =4.0.1 | |
| XFree86 | =3.3.6 | |
| XFree86 | =4.0.0 | |
| XFree86 | =4.0.3 | |
| XFree86 | =4.2.1 | |
| XFree86 | =4.0.2 | |
| XFree86 | =4.1.0 | |
| XFree86 | =4.2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-501.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-07.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:164
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_56_xserver.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/102441
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-218.pdf
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-226.pdf
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101953-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17044
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17258
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17278
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-329.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-396.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_23_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17215
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21318
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-816
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9285
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9286
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101926-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14807
- http://www.osvdb.org/19352
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014887
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16777
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16790
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19624
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19796
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3140
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112690609622266&w=2
- https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-182-1/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22244
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A998
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9615
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1044
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442163/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427045/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2495?
CVE-2005-2495 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2495?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2495, upgrade XFree86 to version 4.3.0 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2005-2495?
CVE-2005-2495 affects multiple versions of XFree86, including 3.3.6 and 4.0.0 through 4.2.1.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2005-2495?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2005-2495 by tricking users into loading a crafted pixmap image.
Is CVE-2005-2495 still relevant today?
While CVE-2005-2495 itself refers to older software, understanding its impact helps highlight the importance of protecting against integer overflow vulnerabilities.
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