CVE-2004-1039: Medium severity SCO UnixWare vulnerability
The NFS mountd service on SCO UnixWare 7.1.1, 7.1.3, 7.1.4, and 7.0.1, and possibly other versions, when run from inetd, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a series of requests, which causes inetd to launch a separate process for each request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1039?
CVE-2004-1039 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service through memory exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1039?
To mitigate CVE-2004-1039, it's recommended to modify the configuration to limit the number of simultaneous connections to the mountd service.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2004-1039?
CVE-2004-1039 affects SCO UnixWare versions 7.1.1, 7.1.3, and 7.1.4, as well as OpenServer versions 5.0.6 and 5.0.7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1039?
CVE-2004-1039 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that exploits the mountd service on affected systems.
What should I do if I can't update my system to fix CVE-2004-1039?
If updating is not possible, consider implementing firewall rules to restrict access to the mountd service from untrusted networks.