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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2004-0456: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jul 06 2004(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in pavuk 0.9pl28, 0.9pl27, and possibly other versions allows remote web sites to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Location header.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pavuk=0.9pl28i
Pavuk=0.928r1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0
Gentoo Linux=1.4-rc1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0
Gentoo Linux=1.4-rc3
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0
Gentoo Linux=1.1a
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0
Gentoo Linux=1.4
Gentoo Linux=1.2
Gentoo Linux=1.4-rc2
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0456?

    CVE-2004-0456 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution via a stack-based buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0456?

    To fix CVE-2004-0456, you should update Pavuk to the latest version that is not vulnerable or apply available patches from your Linux distribution.

  • What causes CVE-2004-0456?

    CVE-2004-0456 is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in Pavuk, which occurs when processing a lengthy HTTP Location header.

  • Which versions of Pavuk are affected by CVE-2004-0456?

    CVE-2004-0456 affects Pavuk versions 0.9pl28, 0.9pl27, and possibly other versions directly.

  • Can CVE-2004-0456 affect other software besides Pavuk?

    CVE-2004-0456 primarily affects Pavuk, but it may impact applications or environments that utilize vulnerable versions of Pavuk.

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