CVE-2004-1186: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in enscript 1.6.3 allow remote attackers or local users to cause a denial of service (application crash).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Enscript | =1.6.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-654
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200502-03.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-040.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012965
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12329
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:033
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19033
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11134
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/68-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435199/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419768/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1186?
CVE-2004-1186 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1186?
To fix CVE-2004-1186, update to a patched version of enscript or apply relevant security patches provided by your distribution.
Which versions of enscript are affected by CVE-2004-1186?
CVE-2004-1186 affects enscript version 1.6.3 and possibly earlier versions.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2004-1186?
CVE-2004-1186 can be exploited by both remote attackers and local users to crash the application.
Is there a risk of data loss with CVE-2004-1186?
While CVE-2004-1186 primarily causes application crashes, it may pose some risk of potential data loss during those crashes.
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