CVE-2004-0458: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Aug 19, 2004
·Updated
mah-jong before 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via a missing argument, which triggers a null pointer dereference.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Nicolas Boullis Mah-jong=1.6
Nicolas Boullis Mah-jong=1.4
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 19, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0458?
CVE-2004-0458 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause server crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0458?
To fix CVE-2004-0458, upgrade to Mah-jong version 1.6.2 or later.
3
What versions of Mah-jong are affected by CVE-2004-0458?
CVE-2004-0458 affects Mah-jong versions before 1.6.2, including 1.6 and 1.4.
4
Can CVE-2004-0458 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0458 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending malformed requests.
5
What type of attack is CVE-2004-0458 associated with?
CVE-2004-0458 is associated with denial of service attacks due to a null pointer dereference.