CVE-2004-1705: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jul 30 2004(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Citadel/UX 6.23 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long username.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Citadel | =5.90 | |
| Citadel | =6.08 | |
| Citadel | =5.91 | |
| Citadel | =6.23 | |
| Citadel | =6.07 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.nosystem.com.ar/advisories/advisory-04.txt
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010809
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10833
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12197
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109146099404071&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109121546120575&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16840
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1705?
CVE-2004-1705 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1705?
To mitigate CVE-2004-1705, upgrade to a version of Citadel/UX later than 6.23 that has addressed this buffer overflow issue.
What does CVE-2004-1705 affect?
CVE-2004-1705 affects Citadel/UX versions 6.23 and earlier, including versions 5.90, 5.91, and 6.07.
What is the impact of CVE-2004-1705?
The impact of CVE-2004-1705 can lead to a denial of service by allowing remote attackers to crash the service through a long username.
How does CVE-2004-1705 occur?
CVE-2004-1705 occurs due to a buffer overflow vulnerability that is triggered when an excessively long username is processed.
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