CVE-2005-4439: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 21, 2005

Updated

Buffer overflow in ELOG elogd 2.6.0-beta4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL with a long (1) cmd or (2) mode parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component

ELOG elogd=2.6.0_beta4

Event History

Dec 21, 2005

CVE Published

01:03 AM

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4439?

CVE-2005-4439 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and possible arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4439?

To fix CVE-2005-4439, upgrade ELOG elogd to a version newer than 2.6.0-beta4 which has addressed this buffer overflow vulnerability.

What type of attack does CVE-2005-4439 enable?

CVE-2005-4439 enables remote attackers to crash the application or potentially execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted URLs.

Which software is affected by CVE-2005-4439?

CVE-2005-4439 specifically affects ELOG elogd version 2.6.0-beta4.

Can CVE-2005-4439 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-4439 can be exploited remotely through crafted URLs by an attacker.