CVE-2004-1701: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Aug 09 2004(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the AuthenticationDialogue function in cfservd for Cfengine 2.0.0 to 2.1.7p1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SAUTH command during RSA authentication.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CFEngine | =2.0.7-p1 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.8-p1 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.5-b1 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.8 | |
| CFEngine | =2.1.0-a9 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.7 | |
| CFEngine | =2.1.0-a6 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.7-p2 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.0 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.5-pre | |
| CFEngine | =2.1.0-a8 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.2 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.1 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.6 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.5 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.5-pre2 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.7-p3 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.4 | |
| CFEngine | =2.1.7-p1 | |
| CFEngine | =2.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.coresecurity.com/common/showdoc.php?idx=387&idxseccion=10
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200408-08.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10899
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12251
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109208394910086&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110886670528775&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16935
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1701?
CVE-2004-1701 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1701?
To fix CVE-2004-1701, you should upgrade to a version of Cfengine that is 2.1.7p2 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2004-1701?
CVE-2004-1701 affects various versions of GNU Cfengine ranging from 2.0.0 to 2.1.7p1.
How does CVE-2004-1701 exploit work?
CVE-2004-1701 exploits a heap-based buffer overflow in the AuthenticationDialogue function using a long SAUTH command.
Who discovered CVE-2004-1701?
CVE-2004-1701 was discovered by security researchers, contributing to the awareness of vulnerabilities in network management systems.
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