CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2004-0947: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 24 2004(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in unarj before 2.63a-r2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an arj archive that contains long filenames.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
unarj=2.65
unarj=2.63_a
unarj=2.62
unarj=2.64
SUSE Linux=9.2
SUSE Linux=9.0
SUSE Linux=9.1
Gentoo Linux

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0947?

    The severity of CVE-2004-0947 is classified as high due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0947?

    To fix CVE-2004-0947, upgrade unarj to version 2.63a-r2 or later.

  • What versions of unarj are affected by CVE-2004-0947?

    CVE-2004-0947 affects unarj versions 2.62, 2.63_a, 2.64, and 2.65.

  • Can CVE-2004-0947 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2004-0947 can be exploited remotely via crafted ARJ archives with long filenames.

  • What type of attack can CVE-2004-0947 facilitate?

    CVE-2004-0947 can facilitate arbitrary code execution on the victim's machine.

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