CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0979

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple buffer overflows in RUMBA 7.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted values in a profile file, as demonstrated using a long SysName field.

Risk Assessment

The risk includes the possibility of remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to system compromise and service disruption.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update RUMBA to the latest available version and restrict access to profile files to trusted users only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple buffer overflows in RUMBA 7.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted values in a profile file, as demonstrated using a long SysName field.

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