CVE-2005-3678: Input Validation
First published: Fri Nov 18 2005(Updated: )
Google Talk before 1.0.0.76, with email notification enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection reset) via email with a blank sender.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Talk Plugin | <=1.0.0.64 | |
| Google Talk Plugin | =1.0.0.66 | |
| Google Talk Plugin | =1.0.0.67 | |
| Google Talk Plugin | =1.0.0.68 | |
| Google Talk Plugin | =1.0.0.70 | |
| Google Talk Plugin | =1.0.0.72 | |
| Google Talk Plugin | =1.0.0.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What versions of Google Talk are affected by CVE-2005-3678?
CVE-2005-3678 affects Google Talk versions 1.0.0.66 to 1.0.0.75 and the versions preceding 1.0.0.64.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2005-3678?
CVE-2005-3678 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending an email with a blank sender.
What impact does CVE-2005-3678 have on users of Google Talk?
The impact of CVE-2005-3678 is a denial of service, which prevents legitimate users from connecting to Google Talk.
How can I mitigate CVE-2005-3678 as a user of Google Talk?
To mitigate CVE-2005-3678, users should disable email notifications in Google Talk or upgrade to a patched version.
Is CVE-2005-3678 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2005-3678 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can significantly disrupt service but is not considered a critical security risk.
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