CVE-2004-0418
First published: Fri Jun 11 2004(Updated: )
serve_notify in CVS 1.12.x through 1.12.8, and 1.11.x through 1.11.16, does not properly handle empty data lines, which may allow remote attackers to perform an "out-of-bounds" write for a single byte to execute arbitrary code or modify critical program data.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openpkg openpkg | =2.0 | |
| CVS | =1.11.14 | |
| CVS | =1.11.1 | |
| CVS | =1.11 | |
| CVS | =1.12.2 | |
| CVS | =1.11.4 | |
| CVS | =1.12.7 | |
| SGI ProPack | =3.0 | |
| CVS | =1.12.5 | |
| openpkg openpkg | =1.3 | |
| CVS | =1.11.16 | |
| CVS | =1.11.5 | |
| CVS | =1.10.8 | |
| CVS | =1.11.15 | |
| CVS | =1.11.11 | |
| CVS | =1.12.8 | |
| CVS | =1.11.6 | |
| CVS | =1.12.1 | |
| CVS | =1.11.3 | |
| CVS | =1.11.2 | |
| CVS | =1.11.10 | |
| SGI ProPack | =2.4 | |
| openpkg openpkg | ||
| CVS | =1.10.7 | |
| CVS | =1.11.1_p1 | |
| Gentoo Linux | =1.4 | |
| OpenBSD | =3.5 | |
| OpenBSD | ||
| OpenBSD | =3.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200406-06.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-519
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-June/022441.html
- http://security.e-matters.de/advisories/092004.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-233.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:058
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108716553923643&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11242
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1003
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0418?
CVE-2004-0418 has a critical severity level due to its potential to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0418?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0418, upgrade to a patched version of CVS beyond 1.12.8 or 1.11.16.
What versions of CVS are affected by CVE-2004-0418?
CVE-2004-0418 affects CVS versions 1.12.x up to 1.12.8 and 1.11.x up to 1.11.16.
What type of attack does CVE-2004-0418 allow?
CVE-2004-0418 allows remote attackers to perform an out-of-bounds write, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Is CVE-2004-0418 specifically a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2004-0418 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited over the network.
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