CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3964

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple buffer overflows in libUil (libUil.so) in OpenMotif 2.2.3, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) diag_issue_diagnostic function in UilDiags.c and (2) open_source_file function in UilSrcSrc.c.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using libUil, potentially leading to system compromise or data theft.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update OpenMotif to a patched version or apply the security fixes provided by the vendor.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple buffer overflows in libUil (libUil.so) in OpenMotif 2.2.3, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) diag_issue_diagnostic function in UilDiags.c and (2) open_source_file function in UilSrcSrc.c.

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