CVE-2004-0317: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 18, 2004
·Updated
Buffer overflow in eauth in Load Sharing Facility 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x allows local users or remote attackers within the LSF cluster to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long LSFFromPC parameter.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Platform Lsf=4.0
Platform Lsf=4.2
Platform Lsf=5.0
Platform Lsf=5.1
Platform Lsf=6.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 18, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0317?
CVE-2004-0317 has a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0317?
To fix CVE-2004-0317, update to a patched version of IBM Platform LSF that resolves the buffer overflow issue.
3
Which versions of IBM Platform LSF are affected by CVE-2004-0317?
CVE-2004-0317 affects IBM Platform LSF versions 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x.
4
What are the risks associated with CVE-2004-0317?
The risks of CVE-2004-0317 include potential unauthorized access, denial of service attacks, and execution of malicious code.
5
Can CVE-2004-0317 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0317 can be exploited by remote attackers within the LSF cluster.