CVE-2005-3523 describes a critical format string vulnerability within the friendsd2 component of GpsDrive, affecting all versions of the software. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the "dir" (direction) field. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector and complete compromise potential (confidentiality, integrity, availability). While not listed on the KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB for both PPC and x86 architectures, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.09CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gpsdrive:gpsdrive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 2.10pre2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gpsdrive:gpsdrive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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