CVE-2005-2495: Integer Overflow
Published 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.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Xfree86 Project Xfree86=4.0.1
Xfree86 Project Xfree86=3.3.6
Xfree86 Project Xfree86=4.0.0
Xfree86 Project Xfree86=4.0.3
Xfree86 Project Xfree86=4.2.1
Xfree86 Project Xfree86=4.0.2
Xfree86 Project Xfree86=4.1.0
Xfree86 Project Xfree86=4.2.0
Event History
Sep 15, 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-2005-2495?
CVE-2005-2495 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2495?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2495, upgrade XFree86 to version 4.3.0 or later.
3
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.
4
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2005-2495?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2005-2495 by tricking users into loading a crafted pixmap image.
5
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.