CVE-2005-3252: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Oct 18 2005(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Back Orifice (BO) preprocessor for Snort before 2.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UDP packet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sourcefire Snort | =2.4.0 | |
| Sourcefire Snort | =2.4.2 | |
| Sourcefire Snort | =2.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/207
- http://www.snort.org/docs/change_logs/2.4.3/Changelog.txt
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-291A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/175500
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015070
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15131
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17559
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17220
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17255
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-10/0505.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-11/0010.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/20034
- http://www130.nortelnetworks.com/cgi-bin/eserv/cs/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=362187&RenditionID=
- http://www130.nortelnetworks.com/cgi-bin/eserv/cs/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=363396&RenditionID=
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2138
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3252?
CVE-2005-3252 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3252?
Fix CVE-2005-3252 by upgrading Snort to version 2.4.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2005-3252?
CVE-2005-3252 affects Snort versions 2.4.0, 2.4.1, and 2.4.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-3252?
CVE-2005-3252 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2005-3252 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-3252 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted UDP packet.
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