CVE-2005-4268: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Dec 15 2005(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in cpio 2.6-8.FC4 on 64-bit platforms, when creating a cpio archive, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file whose size is represented by more than 8 digits.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Cpio | =2.6-8 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=172669
- http://frontal1.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:237
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16057
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18251
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18278
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18280
- http://www.osvdb.org/22194
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18395
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-May/0004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20117
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0245.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25098
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1338
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25161
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0145.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23855
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6860
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10450
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/234-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4268?
CVE-2005-4268 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial-of-service condition and possible arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4268?
To fix CVE-2005-4268, upgrade to a newer version of cpio that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-4268?
CVE-2005-4268 affects local users on 64-bit platforms running cpio version 2.6-8 on Fedora Core 4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-4268?
CVE-2005-4268 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited during the creation of cpio archives.
Can CVE-2005-4268 lead to remote code execution?
While CVE-2005-4268 primarily leads to denial-of-service, it also has the potential for arbitrary code execution under specific conditions.
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