CVE-2004-0500: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 2, 2004
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in the MSN protocol plugins (1) object.c and (2) slp.c for Gaim before 0.82 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via MSNSLP protocol messages that are not properly handled in a strncpy call.

Affected Software

34 affected components
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.71
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.10.3
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.61
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.53
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.73
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.60
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.69
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.52
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.72
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.65
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.59
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.62
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.74
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.51
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.56
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.54
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.55
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.68
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.67
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.10
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.59.1
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.70
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.50
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.66
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.63
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.64
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.58
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.75
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.57
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=9.2
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=9.2
Gentoo Linux=1.4
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.0

Event History

Sep 2, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0500?

CVE-2004-0500 has been classified as a potentially critical vulnerability due to the possibility of remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0500?

To fix CVE-2004-0500, upgrade to a version of Gaim that is 0.82 or later.

3

What potential impact does CVE-2004-0500 have on systems?

CVE-2004-0500 can lead to denial of service and may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

4

Which versions of Gaim are affected by CVE-2004-0500?

Gaim versions prior to 0.82, including versions 0.10 to 0.74, are affected by CVE-2004-0500.

5

Does CVE-2004-0500 affect operating systems?

Yes, CVE-2004-0500 affects Gaim running on multiple operating systems including Gentoo and Mandrake Linux.

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