CVE-2005-3178: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Oct 07 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.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| xli | ||
| xloadimage | <=4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-858
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-859
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17087/
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-802.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-26.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15051
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:192
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015072
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17124
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17369
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18050
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18170
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17139
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17140
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17143
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17206
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17273
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_24_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17282
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-013.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18491
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112862493918840&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10590
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433935/30/5010/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3178?
CVE-2005-3178 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-3178?
CVE-2005-3178 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by user-assisted actions.
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.
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