CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2004-1112: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Dec 01 2004(Updated: )

The buffer overflow trigger in Cisco Security Agent (CSA) before 4.0.3 build 728 waits five minutes for a user response before terminating the process, which could allow remote attackers to bypass the buffer overflow protection by sending additional buffer overflow attacks within the five minute timeout period.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Security Agent=3
Cisco Security Agent=4.0
Cisco Security Agent=4.0.1
Cisco Security Agent=4.0.2
Cisco Security Agent=4.0.3
Cisco Okena StormWatch=3.x

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for the buffer overflow issue in Cisco Security Agent?

    The vulnerability ID for the buffer overflow issue in Cisco Security Agent is CVE-2004-1112.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1112?

    CVE-2004-1112 is considered to be a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to exploit it.

  • How can I fix CVE-2004-1112?

    To fix CVE-2004-1112, update Cisco Security Agent to version 4.0.3 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2004-1112?

    CVE-2004-1112 affects Cisco Security Agent versions 3.x and 4.0 through 4.0.2, as well as Cisco Okena StormWatch 3.x.

  • How does CVE-2004-1112 allow exploitations during the five-minute wait time?

    CVE-2004-1112 allows remote attackers to send additional buffer overflow attacks during the five-minute wait period before the process terminates.

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