CVE-2004-1079: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 01 2004(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in (1) ncplogin and (2) ncpmap in nwclient.c for ncpfs 2.2.4, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to gain privileges via a long -T option.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ncpfs | =2.2.2 | |
| ncpfs | =2.2.4 | |
| ncpfs | =2.2.1 | |
| ncpfs | =2.2.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11945
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-November/029563.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200412-09.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:028
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110175523207437&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18283
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433927/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1079?
CVE-2004-1079 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1079?
To fix CVE-2004-1079, you should upgrade to ncpfs version 2.2.4 or later, which contains the necessary security patches.
Which versions of ncpfs are affected by CVE-2004-1079?
Versions 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, and 2.2.4 of ncpfs are affected by CVE-2004-1079.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1079?
CVE-2004-1079 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited by local users.
Can CVE-2004-1079 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2004-1079 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to trigger the buffer overflow.
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