Unscored severity · published Sep 2, 2005
CVE-2005-2772
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in University of Minnesota gopher client 3.0.9 allow remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long "+VIEWS:" reply, which…
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CVSS
10%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in University of Minnesota gopher client 3.0.9 allow remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long "+VIEWS:" reply, which is not properly handled in the VIfromLine function, and (2) certain arguments when launching third party programs such as a web browser from a web link, which is not properly handled in the FIOgetargv function.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)10.0% · higher than 96% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
GO
Gopher · University OF Minnesota
3.0.9 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-2772
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-2772
marc.info
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112559902931614&w=2
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/16614/
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/17016
www.debian.org
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-832
Third Party Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/619812
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14693
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