CVE-2004-0164: Medium severity KAME Racoon vulnerability

Published Feb 19, 2004
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Updated

KAME IKE daemon (racoon) does not properly handle hash values, which allows remote attackers to delete certificates via (1) a certain delete message that is not properly handled in isakmp.c or isakmpinf.c, or (2) a certain INITIAL-CONTACT message that is not properly handled in isakmpinf.c.

Affected Software

1 affected component
KAME Racoon=all_versions

Event History

Feb 19, 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-2004-0164?

The severity of CVE-2004-0164 is considered medium, as it can lead to the unauthorized deletion of certificates.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0164?

To fix CVE-2004-0164, it is recommended to update to the latest version of KAME racoon that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0164?

CVE-2004-0164 affects all versions of KAME racoon, which is used for VPN connections.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2004-0164?

CVE-2004-0164 allows remote attackers to delete certificates through improperly handled messages.

5

Is CVE-2004-0164 still a concern today?

While CVE-2004-0164 was reported in 2004, users of unsupported versions of KAME racoon may still be vulnerable unless they have mitigated the issue.

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