CVE-2005-2103

Critical

Description

Buffer overflow in the AIM and ICQ module in Gaim before 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an away message with a large number of AIM substitution strings, such as %t or %n.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductGaim
PublishedAug 16, 2005
First seenAug 16, 2005
Weakness typeCWE-131CWE-131

How to fix

Update
  • gaim_project gaim1.5.0 or later
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Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
gaim_project gaimv < 1.5.01.5.0

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CVE-2005-2103 · Gaim · Dark Radar