CVE-2004-1773: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2004
·Updated
Multiple buffer overflows in sharutils 4.2.1 and earlier may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) long output from wc to shar, or (2) unknown vectors in unshar.
Affected Software
2 affected components
GNU sharutils=4.2
GNU sharutils=4.2.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 28, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1773?
CVE-2004-1773 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-1773?
To fix CVE-2004-1773, upgrade to a version of sharutils later than 4.2.1 that addresses the buffer overflow issues.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-1773?
CVE-2004-1773 affects GNU sharutils versions 4.2 and 4.2.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1773?
CVE-2004-1773 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
5
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2004-1773?
Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2004-1773 that leverage the buffer overflow conditions to execute malicious code.