CVE-2004-0946: Buffer Overflow
rquotad in nfs-utils (rquotaserver.c) before 1.0.6-r6 on 64-bit architectures does not properly perform an integer conversion, which leads to a stack-based buffer overflow and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NFS request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0946?
CVE-2004-0946 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution through a stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0946?
To fix CVE-2004-0946, update nfs-utils to version 1.0.6 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of nfs-utils are affected by CVE-2004-0946?
CVE-2004-0946 affects nfs-utils versions prior to 1.0.6 on 64-bit architectures.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0946?
CVE-2004-0946 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability caused by improper integer conversion in rquotad.
Who is impacted by CVE-2004-0946?
Users running affected versions of nfs-utils on 64-bit systems are at risk from CVE-2004-0946.