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CVE-2005-1261
Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL parsing function in Gaim...
Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL parsing function in Gaim before 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an instant message (IM) with a large URL.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13590
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426078/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0519
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/index.php?id=16
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-429.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10725
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-432.html
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
gaim
Vulnerable Versions:
0.10, 0.10.3, 0.50, 0.51, 0.52, 0.53, 0.54, 0.55, 0.56, 0.57, 0.58, 0.59, 0.59.1, 0.60, 0.61, 0.62, 0.63, 0.64, 0.65, 0.66, 0.67, 0.68, 0.69, 0.70, 0.71, 0.72, 0.73, 0.74, 0.75, 0.76, 0.77, 0.78, 0.79, 0.80, 0.81, 0.82, 0.82.1, 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.1.0, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.2.0, 1.2.1
Timeline
Official Publish:
May 11th, 2005
Last Modified:
August 7th, 2024
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.