CVE-2004-0007: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 29, 2004
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the Extract Info Field Function for (1) MSN and (2) YMSG protocol handlers in Gaim 0.74 and earlier, and Ultramagnetic before 0.81, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Rob Flynn Gaim<=0.74
Ultramagnetic Ultramagnetic<=0.81

Event History

Jan 29, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0007?

CVE-2004-0007 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0007?

To fix CVE-2004-0007, update Gaim to version 0.75 or later, and update Ultramagnetic to version 0.82 or later.

3

What are the affected software versions for CVE-2004-0007?

CVE-2004-0007 affects Gaim versions up to 0.74 and Ultramagnetic versions up to 0.81.

4

What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2004-0007?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2004-0007 can cause denial of service and may execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.

5

Is CVE-2004-0007 still a threat today?

While CVE-2004-0007 primarily affects outdated versions of Gaim and Ultramagnetic, any system still using these versions remains vulnerable.

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