CVE-2005-3183: Input Validation
First published: Wed Oct 12 2005(Updated: )
The HTBoundary_put_block function in HTBound.c for W3C libwww (w3c-libwww) allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a crafted multipart/byteranges MIME message that triggers an out-of-bounds read.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libwww-perl |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=159597
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9445
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9444
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15035
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17119
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17814
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17122
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17489
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19193
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0208.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25098
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:210
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9653
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/220-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3183?
CVE-2005-3183 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How does CVE-2005-3183 affect W3C libwww?
CVE-2005-3183 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service in W3C libwww by triggering a segmentation fault.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-3183 involve?
CVE-2005-3183 involves an attack using a crafted multipart/byteranges MIME message.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-3183?
Users of W3C libwww are affected by CVE-2005-3183 due to the vulnerability in the HTBoundary_put_block function.
How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2005-3183?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2005-3183, consider updating to the latest version of W3C libwww or applying relevant security patches.
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