CVE-2004-2338: High severity openbsd vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

OpenBSD 3.3 and 3.4 does not properly parse Accept and Deny rules without netmasks on big-endian 64-bit platforms such as SPARC64, which may allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenBSD OpenBSD=3.3
OpenBSD OpenBSD=3.4

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 16, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2338?

CVE-2004-2338 has a moderate severity rating as it allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2338?

To fix CVE-2004-2338, upgrade to OpenBSD versions 3.5 or later where the parsing of Accept and Deny rules is properly handled.

3

Which OpenBSD versions are affected by CVE-2004-2338?

CVE-2004-2338 affects OpenBSD versions 3.3 and 3.4 on big-endian 64-bit platforms such as SPARC64.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2004-2338?

The impact of CVE-2004-2338 is that it may allow unauthorized remote access by bypassing the intended access restrictions.

5

Is CVE-2004-2338 specific to any hardware platform?

Yes, CVE-2004-2338 is specifically noted to affect big-endian 64-bit platforms, particularly SPARC64.

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