CVE-2004-1008: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 01 2004(Updated: )
Integer signedness error in the ssh2_rdpkt function in PuTTY before 0.56 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SSH2_MSG_DEBUG packet with a modified stringlen parameter, which leads to a buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PuTTY | =0.53 | |
| PuTTY | =0.50 | |
| PuTTY | =0.49 | |
| PuTTY | =0.51 | |
| PuTTY | =0.55 | |
| TortoiseCVS | =1.8 | |
| PuTTY | =0.53b | |
| PuTTY | =0.52 | |
| PuTTY | =0.48 | |
| PuTTY | =0.54 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11549
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200410-29.xml
- http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13012/
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1002414
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1002416
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12987/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17214
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=155&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=true
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109889312917613&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17886
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1008?
CVE-2004-1008 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution through a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1008?
To fix CVE-2004-1008, update PuTTY to version 0.56 or later, which resolves the integer signedness error.
Which versions of PuTTY are affected by CVE-2004-1008?
Versions of PuTTY before 0.56, including 0.50, 0.51, 0.52, 0.53, and 0.54, are affected by CVE-2004-1008.
What is the impact of CVE-2004-1008 on affected systems?
The impact of CVE-2004-1008 on affected systems includes the risk of remote attackers executing arbitrary code.
Who is at risk due to CVE-2004-1008?
Users of PuTTY versions prior to 0.56 are at risk due to CVE-2004-1008, especially those exposed to untrusted networks.
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