CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-3354: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Nov 20 2005(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ldif_get_line function in ldif.c of Sylpheed before 2.1.6 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by having local users import LDIF files with long lines.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sylpheed=0.9.10
Sylpheed=2.1.2
Sylpheed=1.0.0
Sylpheed=2.0
Sylpheed=0.9.11
Sylpheed=0.9.5
Sylpheed=2.0.1
Sylpheed=0.8.11
Sylpheed=2.0.2
Sylpheed=2.1.1
Sylpheed=0.9.4
Sylpheed=2.1.3
Sylpheed=1.0.4
Sylpheed=1.0.3
Sylpheed=2.1.5
Sylpheed=0.9.8
Sylpheed=1.0.1
Sylpheed=2.1.4
Sylpheed=0.9.12
Sylpheed=0.9.7
Sylpheed=1.0.2
Sylpheed=2.0.3
Sylpheed=2.1
Sylpheed=0.9.6
Sylpheed=0.9.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-3354?

    CVE-2005-3354 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-3354?

    To fix CVE-2005-3354, upgrade to Sylpheed version 2.1.6 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2005-3354?

    CVE-2005-3354 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Sylpheed are affected by CVE-2005-3354?

    CVE-2005-3354 affects multiple versions of Sylpheed including versions from 0.8.11 to 2.1.5.

  • Can CVE-2005-3354 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2005-3354 requires user interaction to exploit, as it involves importing malicious LDIF files locally.

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