First published: Sat Feb 21 2004(Updated: )
WebConnect 6.5, 6.4.4, and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a URL containing an MS-DOS device name such as (1) AUX, (2) CON, (3) PRN, (4) COM1, or (5) LPT1.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
OpenConnect | =6.4.4 | |
OpenConnect | =6.5 |
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The severity of CVE-2004-0466 is classified as medium, as it can lead to denial of service attacks.
To fix CVE-2004-0466, update to WebConnect version 6.5 or later, or apply any available security patches.
CVE-2004-0466 affects WebConnect versions 6.4.4, 6.5, and possibly earlier versions.
CVE-2004-0466 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service condition resulting in application hangs.
Yes, CVE-2004-0466 has known exploits that utilize URLs containing specific MS-DOS device names to cause crashes.