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CVE-2004-2395

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Memory leak in passwd 0.68 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of failed read attempts from the password buffer.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall=8.2
Mandrake Linux=8.2
Mandriva Linux Corporate Server=2.1
Mandrake Linux=9.2
Mandrake Linux=9.2
Mandrake Linux=9.0
Mandrake Linux=8.2
Mandrake Linux=9.1
Mandrake Linux=10.0
Mandrake Linux=9.1
Mandriva Linux Corporate Server=2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-2395?

    CVE-2004-2395 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service by depleting system memory.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-2395?

    To fix CVE-2004-2395, upgrade to a version of passwd that has addressed this memory leak issue.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2004-2395?

    CVE-2004-2395 affects multiple versions of Mandrake Linux, including versions 8.2, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, and Mandriva Linux Corporate Server 2.1.

  • How does CVE-2004-2395 affect system performance?

    CVE-2004-2395 can lead to significant system performance degradation due to excessive memory consumption from failed read attempts.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2004-2395?

    There are currently no widely reported exploits specifically demonstrating CVE-2004-2395, but the vulnerability's presence warrants prompt attention.

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