What is the severity of CVE-2004-1772?

CVE-2004-1772 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1772?

To fix CVE-2004-1772, you should update GNU sharutils to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2004-1772?

CVE-2004-1772 affects local users of GNU sharutils version 4.2 and 4.2.1.

What is the exploit vector for CVE-2004-1772?

The exploit vector for CVE-2004-1772 is a stack-based buffer overflow triggered by a long -o command line argument.

Can CVE-2004-1772 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2004-1772 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to execute the vulnerable command.

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CVE-2004-1772

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

31/12/2004

28/3/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-1772: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in shar in GNU sharutils 4.2.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -o command line argument.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GNU sharutils	=4.2
GNU sharutils	=4.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1772?
CVE-2004-1772 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1772?
To fix CVE-2004-1772, you should update GNU sharutils to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-1772?
CVE-2004-1772 affects local users of GNU sharutils version 4.2 and 4.2.1.
What is the exploit vector for CVE-2004-1772?
The exploit vector for CVE-2004-1772 is a stack-based buffer overflow triggered by a long -o command line argument.
Can CVE-2004-1772 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2004-1772 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to execute the vulnerable command.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1772?
CVE-2004-1772 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1772?
To fix CVE-2004-1772, you should update GNU sharutils to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-1772?
CVE-2004-1772 affects local users of GNU sharutils version 4.2 and 4.2.1.
What is the exploit vector for CVE-2004-1772?
The exploit vector for CVE-2004-1772 is a stack-based buffer overflow triggered by a long -o command line argument.
Can CVE-2004-1772 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2004-1772 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to execute the vulnerable command.

CVE-2004-1772: Buffer Overflow

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What is the severity of CVE-2004-1772?

How do I fix CVE-2004-1772?

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What is the exploit vector for CVE-2004-1772?

Can CVE-2004-1772 be exploited remotely?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1772?

How do I fix CVE-2004-1772?

Who is affected by CVE-2004-1772?

What is the exploit vector for CVE-2004-1772?

Can CVE-2004-1772 be exploited remotely?