CVE-2004-2259
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
vsftpd before 1.2.2, when under heavy load, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a SIGCHLD signal during a malloc or free call, which is not re-entrant.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| vsftpd | =1.2.1 | |
| vsftpd | =1.2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=119136
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2004-164.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/6306
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11680
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11736
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10394
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16222
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11049
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2259?
CVE-2004-2259 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2259?
To fix CVE-2004-2259, upgrade vsftpd to version 1.2.2 or later.
What versions of vsftpd are affected by CVE-2004-2259?
CVE-2004-2259 affects vsftpd versions prior to 1.2.2, specifically 1.2.0 and 1.2.1.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-2259?
A potential workaround for CVE-2004-2259 is to reduce the load on the vsftpd server to prevent crashes.
What is the exploit type for CVE-2004-2259?
CVE-2004-2259 is an exploit type that leads to a denial of service through improper handling of signals during memory allocation.
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