SB2005102501 - Remote code execution in GNOME libgda

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SB2005102501 - Remote code execution in GNOME libgda

Published: October 25, 2005 Updated: September 5, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2005102501
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Format string error (CVE-ID: CVE-2005-2958)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a format string error within the gda_log_error() and gda_log_message() function in gda-log.c. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted input that contains format string specifiers and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References