CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1261

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL parsing function in Gaim before 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an instant message (IM) with a large URL.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the victim's system by executing malicious code in the context of the Gaim application, potentially leading to data theft or further system compromise.

Recommendation

Immediately update Gaim to version 1.3.0 or later, which includes a fix for this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL parsing function in Gaim before 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an instant message (IM) with a large URL.

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