CVE-2004-1494: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the Screen Fetch option in XDICT 2002 through 2005 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service ( CPU consumption or application exit) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Kingsoft Xdict=2003
Kingsoft Xdict=2004
Kingsoft Xdict=2002
Kingsoft Xdict=2005

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 19, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1494?

CVE-2004-1494 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1494?

To mitigate CVE-2004-1494, users should upgrade to the latest version of Kingsoft Xdict that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Kingsoft Xdict are affected by CVE-2004-1494?

CVE-2004-1494 affects Kingsoft Xdict versions 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1494?

CVE-2004-1494 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-1494?

The potential impacts of CVE-2004-1494 include denial of service through increased CPU consumption and the possibility of arbitrary code execution.

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