CVE-2005-0208
UnknownEPSS 3.20%
Last modified
CVE-2005-0208 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The HTML parsing functions in Gaim before 1.1.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via malformed HTML that causes "an invalid memory access," a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0473.. EPSS estimates a 3.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The HTML parsing functions in Gaim before 1.1.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via malformed HTML that causes "an invalid memory access," a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0473.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Flynn | Gaim | 1.1.0 |
| Rob Flynn | Gaim | 1.1.1 |
| Rob Flynn | Gaim | 1.1.2 |
| Rob Flynn | Gaim | 1.1.3 |
References
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/?id=12Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14386Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-03.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/795812Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-215.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/?id=12Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14386Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-03.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/795812Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-215.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-0208?
The HTML parsing functions in Gaim before 1.1.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via malformed HTML that causes "an invalid memory access," a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0473.
How severe is CVE-2005-0208?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0208 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0208?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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