CVE-2005-2964: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 28 2005(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in AbiWord before 2.2.10 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RTF import mechanism.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| AbiWord | <=2.2.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.abiword.org/release-notes/2.2.10.phtml
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-188-1
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-20.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14971
- http://www.osvdb.org/19717
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014982
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16982
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-894
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-04.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_23_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17052
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17070
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17215
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17551
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16990
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17012
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22454
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2964?
CVE-2005-2964 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2964?
To fix CVE-2005-2964, upgrade AbiWord to version 2.2.10 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2005-2964?
CVE-2005-2964 affects all versions of AbiWord prior to 2.2.10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2964?
CVE-2005-2964 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2005-2964 be exploited through RTF files?
Yes, CVE-2005-2964 can be exploited through the RTF import mechanism in AbiWord.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/remedy
- agent/references
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/abisource
- product/community abiword
- canonical/abisource community abiword
- canonical/abiword
- version/abiword/2.2.9