CVE-2004-0008: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 29, 2004
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Updated

Integer overflow 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 via a directIM packet that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

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-2004-0008?

CVE-2004-0008 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0008?

To remediate CVE-2004-0008, upgrade Gaim to version 0.75 or later and Ultramagnetic to version 0.81 or later.

3

What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2004-0008?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2004-0008 to conduct denial of service attacks and potentially gain control over the affected system.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2004-0008?

CVE-2004-0008 affects Gaim versions up to 0.74 and Ultramagnetic versions up to 0.81.

5

Is CVE-2004-0008 still a relevant threat today?

While CVE-2004-0008 is an older vulnerability, any systems still running the affected software could still be at risk if not updated.

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