CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2004-0392

First published: Thu May 06 2004(Updated: )

racoon before 20040407b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and dropped connections) via an IKE message with a malformed Generic Payload Header containing invalid (1) "Security Association Next Payload" and (2) "RESERVED" fields.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
KAME Racoon<=2004-04-07a

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0392?

    CVE-2004-0392 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to dropped connections.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0392?

    To address CVE-2004-0392, upgrade to a version of KAME racoon released after 2004-04-07a that contains the necessary security patches.

  • What specific conditions trigger the vulnerability in CVE-2004-0392?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2004-0392 is triggered by the arrival of an IKE message containing a malformed Generic Payload Header.

  • Which versions of KAME racoon are affected by CVE-2004-0392?

    KAME racoon versions prior to 2004-04-07a are affected by CVE-2004-0392.

  • What happens if my system is exploited through CVE-2004-0392?

    Exploitation of CVE-2004-0392 can cause an infinite loop leading to a denial of service, impacting service availability.

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