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CVE-2005-2772

UnknownEPSS 10.04%

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CVE-2005-2772 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 10.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
10.04%

95.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
University Of MinnesotaGopher3.0.9

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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 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.
How severe is CVE-2005-2772?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2772 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2772?
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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Source: NVD / NIST