Unscored severity · published May 11, 2005
CVE-2005-1261
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
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CVSS
12.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)12.4% · higher than 96% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
GA
Gaim · Rob Flynn
0.10; 0.10.3; 0.50; 0.51; 0.52; 0.53; +34 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-1261
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-1261
Patch
http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/index.php?id=16
Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-429.html
www.redhat.com
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-432.html
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426078/100/0/threaded
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13590
www.vupen.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0519
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