CVE-2004-0353: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 18, 2004
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Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in authident() function in auth.c for GNU Anubis 3.6.0 through 3.6.2, 3.9.92 and 3.9.93 allow remote attackers to gain privileges via a long string.

Affected Software

5 affected components
GNU Anubis=3.9.92
GNU Anubis=3.9.93
GNU Anubis=3.6.0
GNU Anubis=3.6.1
GNU Anubis=3.6.2

Remediation

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-2004-0353?

CVE-2004-0353 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0353?

To fix CVE-2004-0353, update to a patched version of GNU Anubis that addresses the buffer overflow issues.

3

What versions of GNU Anubis are affected by CVE-2004-0353?

GNU Anubis versions 3.6.0 through 3.6.2, and 3.9.92 and 3.9.93 are affected by CVE-2004-0353.

4

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2004-0353?

CVE-2004-0353 allows remote attackers to execute code with elevated privileges via a long input string in the auth_ident() function.

5

Is CVE-2004-0353 easy to exploit?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2004-0353 is considered relatively easy for attackers due to its reliance on a simple buffer overflow.

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