CVE-2004-1052: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Nov 18 2004(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the getnickuserhost function in BNC 2.8.9, and possibly other versions, allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary code via an IRC server response that contains many (1) ! (exclamation) or (2) @ (at sign) characters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BNC | =2.4.8 | |
| BNC | =2.6 | |
| BNC | =2.8.8 | |
| BNC | =2.6.4 | |
| BNC | =2.2.4 | |
| BNC | =2.8.9 | |
| BNC | =2.6.2 | |
| BNC | =2.4.6 | |
| Debian | =3.0 | |
| Debian | =3.0 | |
| Debian | =3.0 | |
| Debian | =3.0 | |
| Debian | =3.0 | |
| Debian | =3.0 | |
| Debian | =3.0 | |
| Debian | =3.0 | |
| Debian | =3.0 | |
| Debian | =3.0 | |
| Gentoo Linux | ||
| Debian | =3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1052?
CVE-2004-1052 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1052?
To fix CVE-2004-1052, upgrade to a patched version of BNC, specifically version 2.8.10 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1052?
CVE-2004-1052 affects BNC versions 2.8.9 and earlier, along with other potentially vulnerable versions.
Can CVE-2004-1052 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-1052 can be exploited remotely via crafted IRC server responses.
Who is impacted by CVE-2004-1052?
Users running affected versions of BNC, particularly those in IRC environments, are at risk from CVE-2004-1052.
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