CVE-2004-1008: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 1, 2004
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Updated

Integer signedness error in the ssh2rdpkt function in PuTTY before 0.56 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SSH2MSGDEBUG packet with a modified stringlen parameter, which leads to a buffer overflow.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Putty PuTTY=0.53
Putty PuTTY=0.50
Putty PuTTY=0.49
Putty PuTTY=0.51
Putty PuTTY=0.55
Tortoisecvs Tortoisecvs=1.8
Putty PuTTY=0.53b
Putty PuTTY=0.52
Putty PuTTY=0.48
Putty PuTTY=0.54

Event History

Dec 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

Contact

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