CVE-2005-3178: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 7, 2005
·Updated
Buffer overflow in xloadimage 4.1 and earlier, and xli, might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long title name in a NIFF file, which triggers the overflow during (1) zoom, (2) reduce, or (3) rotate operations.
Affected Software
2 affected components
xli xli
xloadimage xloadimage<=4.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 7, 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-2005-3178?
CVE-2005-3178 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-3178?
To fix CVE-2005-3178, update xloadimage to version 4.2 or later and xli to the latest version available.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2005-3178?
CVE-2005-3178 affects xloadimage versions 4.1 and earlier, as well as all versions of xli.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-3178?
CVE-2005-3178 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by user-assisted actions.
5
Can CVE-2005-3178 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-3178 requires user interaction to exploit, thus it cannot be fully exploited remotely without user assistance.