CVE-2005-2971
UnknownEPSS 6.41%
Last modified
CVE-2005-2971 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the KWord RTF importer for KOffice 1.2.0 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.. EPSS estimates a 6.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the KWord RTF importer for KOffice 1.2.0 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Koffice | 1.2 |
| Kde | Koffice | 1.2.1 |
| Kde | Koffice | 1.3 |
| Kde | Koffice | 1.3.1 |
| Kde | Koffice | 1.3.2 |
| Kde | Koffice | 1.3.3 |
| Kde | Koffice | 1.3.4 |
| Kde | Koffice | 1.3.5 |
| Kde | Koffice | 1.3_beta1 |
| Kde | Koffice | 1.3_beta2 |
| Kde | Koffice | 1.3_beta3 |
| Kde | Koffice | 1.4 |
| Kde | Koffice | 1.4.1 |
References
- http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2005-005.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17145/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-12.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20051011-1.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2005-005.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17145/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-12.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20051011-1.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2971?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the KWord RTF importer for KOffice 1.2.0 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2971?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2971 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2971?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2005-2971?
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