CVE-2004-1186: Buffer Overflow
Published 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).
Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU Enscript=1.6.3
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 29, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
Which versions of enscript are affected by CVE-2004-1186?
CVE-2004-1186 affects enscript version 1.6.3 and possibly earlier versions.
4
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.
5
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.