CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2004-0220: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Mar 25 2004(Updated: )

isakmpd in OpenBSD 3.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an ISAKMP packet with a malformed Cert Request payload, which causes an integer underflow that is used in a malloc operation that is not properly handled, as demonstrated by the Striker ISAKMP Protocol Test Suite.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenBSD<=3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0220?

    CVE-2004-0220 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0220?

    To mitigate CVE-2004-0220, upgrade to OpenBSD version 3.5 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2004-0220?

    CVE-2004-0220 affects OpenBSD versions up to and including 3.4.

  • What causes CVE-2004-0220?

    CVE-2004-0220 is caused by a malformed Cert Request payload in ISAKMP packets that leads to an integer underflow.

  • Can CVE-2004-0220 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2004-0220 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending malicious ISAKMP packets.

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