CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2425

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in Ares FileShare 1.1 allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long history parameter in the configuration file (ares.conf) or a long search string.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization includes the possibility of complete system compromise, leading to data theft, malware installation, or further attacks on the internal network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update Ares FileShare to the latest available version that fixes this vulnerability, and restrict access to the ares.conf configuration file to trusted users only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in Ares FileShare 1.1 allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long history parameter in the configuration file (ares.conf) or (2) long search string.

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