CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2004-0686: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Jul 23 2004(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Samba 2.2.x to 2.2.9, and 3.0.0 to 3.0.4, when the "mangling method = hash" option is enabled in smb.conf, has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Samba>=2.2.0<2.2.10
Samba>=3.0.0<3.0.5
Trustix Secure Linux=2.0
Trustix Secure Linux=1.5
Trustix Secure Linux=2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0686?

    The severity of CVE-2004-0686 is significant as it involves a buffer overflow that could lead to unknown impacts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0686?

    To mitigate CVE-2004-0686, disable the "mangling method = hash" option in smb.conf or upgrade to a patched version of Samba.

  • Which versions of Samba are affected by CVE-2004-0686?

    CVE-2004-0686 affects Samba versions 2.2.x to 2.2.9 and 3.0.0 to 3.0.4.

  • Is Trustix Secure Linux affected by CVE-2004-0686?

    Yes, Trustix Secure Linux versions 1.5, 2.0, and 2.1 are affected by CVE-2004-0686.

  • What are potential attack vectors for CVE-2004-0686?

    The attack vectors for CVE-2004-0686 are currently unknown, but it is associated with the buffer overflow vulnerability.

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