First published: Fri May 28 2004(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in xpcd-svga in xpcd before 2.08, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
xpcd | =2.08 | |
Mandrake Linux | =9.2 | |
Mandrake Linux | =9.2 | |
Mandrake Linux | =10.0 | |
Mandrake Linux | =10.0 |
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CVE-2004-0402 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
To fix CVE-2004-0402, upgrade to xpcd version 2.08 or later.
CVE-2004-0402 affects users of xpcd versions prior to 2.08, especially on certain Mandrake Linux distributions.
Attackers exploiting CVE-2004-0402 can execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
CVE-2004-0402 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to the affected system for exploitation.