CVE-2005-2768
UnknownEPSS 12.70%
Last modified
CVE-2005-2768 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the Sophos Antivirus Library, as used by Sophos Antivirus, PureMessage, MailMonitor, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Visio file with a crafted sub record length.. EPSS estimates a 12.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Sophos Antivirus Library, as used by Sophos Antivirus, PureMessage, MailMonitor, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Visio file with a crafted sub record length.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.4.6 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.78 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.78d |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.79 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.80 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.81 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.82 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.83 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.84 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.85 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.86 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.90 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.91 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.95 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 4.5.3 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 5.0.1 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 5.0.4 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16245/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.rem0te.com/public/images/sophos.pdfVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16245/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.rem0te.com/public/images/sophos.pdfVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2768?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Sophos Antivirus Library, as used by Sophos Antivirus, PureMessage, MailMonitor, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Visio file with a crafted sub record length.
How severe is CVE-2005-2768?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2768 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2768?
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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