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CVE-2004-2280: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in IBM Lotus Notes 6.5.x before 6.5.3 and 6.0.x before 6.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors related to Java applets, as identified by KSPR62F4KN.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.4
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.1
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.5
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.3
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-2280?

    CVE-2004-2280 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service by crashing the application.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-2280?

    To mitigate CVE-2004-2280, upgrade to IBM Lotus Notes version 6.5.3 or 6.0.5 or later.

  • Which versions of IBM Lotus Notes are affected by CVE-2004-2280?

    CVE-2004-2280 affects IBM Lotus Notes versions 6.5.1 and earlier, as well as 6.0.4 and earlier.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2004-2280 enable?

    CVE-2004-2280 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack by exploiting a buffer overflow.

  • Does CVE-2004-2280 affect client or server installations of IBM Lotus Notes?

    CVE-2004-2280 affects client installations of IBM Lotus Notes, particularly those using Java applets.

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