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CVE-2004-0834

First published: Wed Oct 20 2004(Updated: )

Format string vulnerability in Speedtouch USB driver before 1.3.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) modem_run, (2) pppoa2, or (3) pppoa3.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall=8.2
Thomson SpeedTouch USB Driver=1.0
Thomson SpeedTouch USB Driver=1.1
Thomson SpeedTouch USB Driver=1.2
Thomson SpeedTouch USB Driver=1.2_beta1
Thomson SpeedTouch USB Driver=1.2_beta2
Thomson SpeedTouch USB Driver=1.2_beta3
Thomson SpeedTouch USB Driver=1.3
Gentoo Linux=1.4
Mandrake Linux=8.2
Mandrake Linux=8.2
Mandrake Linux=9.0
Mandrake Linux=9.1
Mandrake Linux=9.1
Mandrake Linux=9.2
Mandrake Linux=9.2
Mandrake Linux=10.0
Mandrake Linux=10.0
Mandrake Linux=10.1
Mandrake Linux=10.1
Mandriva Linux Corporate Server=2.1
Mandriva Linux Corporate Server=2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0834?

    CVE-2004-0834 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0834?

    To fix CVE-2004-0834, you should upgrade the Speedtouch USB driver to version 1.3 or later.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2004-0834?

    CVE-2004-0834 affects the Speedtouch USB driver versions 1.0 to 1.2 and specific Mandrake Linux distributions.

  • Who is vulnerable to CVE-2004-0834?

    Local users with access to systems running the vulnerable versions of the Speedtouch USB driver are at risk due to CVE-2004-0834.

  • What actions can be taken to mitigate CVE-2004-0834?

    In addition to upgrading the driver, ensure that system access is restricted to trusted users to mitigate CVE-2004-0834.

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