What is the nature of the vulnerability CVE-2004-1485?

CVE-2004-1485 describes a buffer overflow in the TFTP client in InetUtils 1.4.2 that can be exploited by malicious DNS servers to execute arbitrary code.

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2004-1485?

CVE-2004-1485 affects TFTP versions 0.29, 0.32, 0.34, 0.36, and 0.38, as well as GNU InetUtils version 1.4.2.

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2004-1485?

Exploitation of CVE-2004-1485 can lead to remote execution of arbitrary code, potentially allowing attackers to take control of the affected system.

How can organizations mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2004-1485?

Organizations can mitigate risks from CVE-2004-1485 by upgrading to a version of TFTP or GNU InetUtils that is not vulnerable and disabling TFTP services if not needed.

What is the recommended action to fix CVE-2004-1485?

The recommended action to resolve CVE-2004-1485 is to update the vulnerable software to a patched version that addresses this buffer overflow issue.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-1485

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

31/12/2004

13/2/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-1485: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the TFTP client in InetUtils 1.4.2 allows remote malicious DNS servers to execute arbitrary code via a large DNS response that is handled by the gethostbyname function.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Tftp Tftp Server	=0.34
Tftp Tftp Server	=0.29
Tftp Tftp Server	=0.32
Tftp Tftp Server	=0.38
Gnu Inet	=1.4.2
Tftp Tftp Server	=0.36
Gnu Inet	=1.4.2
Tftp Tftp Server	=0.29
Tftp Tftp Server	=0.32
Tftp Tftp Server	=0.34
Tftp Tftp Server	=0.36
Tftp Tftp Server	=0.38

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nature of the vulnerability CVE-2004-1485?
CVE-2004-1485 describes a buffer overflow in the TFTP client in InetUtils 1.4.2 that can be exploited by malicious DNS servers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2004-1485?
CVE-2004-1485 affects TFTP versions 0.29, 0.32, 0.34, 0.36, and 0.38, as well as GNU InetUtils version 1.4.2.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2004-1485?
Exploitation of CVE-2004-1485 can lead to remote execution of arbitrary code, potentially allowing attackers to take control of the affected system.
How can organizations mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2004-1485?
Organizations can mitigate risks from CVE-2004-1485 by upgrading to a version of TFTP or GNU InetUtils that is not vulnerable and disabling TFTP services if not needed.
What is the recommended action to fix CVE-2004-1485?
The recommended action to resolve CVE-2004-1485 is to update the vulnerable software to a patched version that addresses this buffer overflow issue.

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