CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0501

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in Bontago 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long nickname.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can take control of the Bontago server or client, leading to compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Immediately update Bontago to the latest available version that fixes this vulnerability, or apply temporary restrictions on nickname length in the configuration.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in Bontago 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long nickname.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS