CVE-2004-0579: High severity William Deich Super vulnerability
Published Jun 23, 2004
·Updated
Format string vulnerability in super before 3.23 allows local users to execute arbitrary code as root.
Affected Software
17 affected components
William Deich Super=3.17
William Deich Super=3.12
William Deich Super=3.18
William Deich Super=3.19
William Deich Super=3.16
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 23, 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-2004-0579?
CVE-2004-0579 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code as root.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0579?
To fix CVE-2004-0579, you should upgrade all affected versions of the 'super' software to the latest patched release.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0579?
CVE-2004-0579 affects local users of 'super' versions prior to 3.23 on systems that have it installed.
4
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2004-0579?
CVE-2004-0579 impacts various versions of 'super' on multiple Debian GNU/Linux platforms and architectures.
5
What kind of attack does CVE-2004-0579 allow?
CVE-2004-0579 allows local users to perform format string attacks, leading to arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges.