CVE-2004-1898: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2004
·Updated
Stack-based buffer overflow in the administration interface in Monit 1.4 through 4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long username.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Tildeslash Monit=1.4
Tildeslash Monit=3.0
Tildeslash Monit=3.1
Tildeslash Monit=3.2
Tildeslash Monit=4.0
Tildeslash Monit=4.1
Tildeslash Monit=4.1.1
Tildeslash Monit=4.2
Tildeslash Monit=4.3_beta_2
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1898?
CVE-2004-1898 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-1898?
To fix CVE-2004-1898, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Monit that is 4.2 or higher.
3
What versions of Monit are affected by CVE-2004-1898?
CVE-2004-1898 affects Monit versions 1.4 through 4.2.
4
Can CVE-2004-1898 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-1898 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending a long username to the administration interface.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1898?
CVE-2004-1898 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.