# CVE-2005-3964: Multiple buffer overflows in libUil (libUil.so) in OpenMotif 2.2.3, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-12-02 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0272.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418459/100/0/threaded
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9393
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015303
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113349242925897&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23389
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2709
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23388
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0261.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15686
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15684

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