CVE-2004-0989: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 28, 2004

Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in libXML 2.6.12 and 2.6.13 (libxml2), and possibly other versions, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long FTP URL that is not properly handled by the xmlNanoFTPScanURL function, (2) a long proxy URL containing FTP data that is not properly handled by the xmlNanoFTPScanProxy function, and other overflows related to manipulation of DNS length values, including (3) xmlNanoFTPConnect, (4) xmlNanoHTTPConnectHost, and (5) xmlNanoHTTPConnectHost.

Affected Software

16 affected components

Xmlsoft Libxml2=2.6.11

Xmlsoft Libxml2=2.6.13

Xmlsoft Libxml2=2.6.7

Xmlsoft Libxml2=2.6.14

XMLStarlet Command Line XML Toolkit=0.9.1

Xmlsoft Libxml2=2.6.8

Xmlsoft Libxml2=2.5.11

Xmlsoft Libxml=1.8.17

Xmlsoft Libxml2=2.6.12

Xmlsoft Libxml2=2.6.9

Xmlsoft Libxml2=2.6.6

redhat Fedora Core=core_2.0

Trustix Secure Linux=2.0

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=4.1

Trustix Secure Linux=2.1

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=4.1

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11526

Event History

Oct 28, 2004

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0989?

CVE-2004-0989 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0989?

To remediate CVE-2004-0989, upgrade libXML to version 2.6.14 or later, where this vulnerability is patched.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2004-0989?

Affected versions include libXML 2.6.12, 2.6.13, and earlier versions up to 2.6.11.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0989?

CVE-2004-0989 is identified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Can CVE-2004-0989 affect my system remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-0989 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.