CVE-2004-0416: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 11, 2004
·
Updated

Double free vulnerability for the errorprogname string in CVS 1.12.x through 1.12.8, and 1.11.x through 1.11.16, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

29 affected components
CVS CVS=1.10.7
CVS CVS=1.10.8
CVS CVS=1.11
CVS CVS=1.11.1
CVS CVS=1.11.1_p1
CVS CVS=1.11.2
CVS CVS=1.11.3
CVS CVS=1.11.4
CVS CVS=1.11.5
CVS CVS=1.11.6
CVS CVS=1.11.10
CVS CVS=1.11.11
CVS CVS=1.11.14
CVS CVS=1.11.15
CVS CVS=1.11.16
CVS CVS=1.12.1
CVS CVS=1.12.2
CVS CVS=1.12.5
CVS CVS=1.12.7
CVS CVS=1.12.8
Openpkg Openpkg
Openpkg Openpkg=1.3
Openpkg Openpkg=2.0
Sgi Propack=2.4
Sgi Propack=3.0
Gentoo Linux=1.4
OpenBSD OpenBSD
OpenBSD OpenBSD=3.4
OpenBSD OpenBSD=3.5

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-519

Event History

Jun 11, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0416?

CVE-2004-0416 is classified with a high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0416?

To fix CVE-2004-0416, upgrade to a version of CVS that is not affected, such as 1.12.9 or later.

3

Which versions of CVS are affected by CVE-2004-0416?

CVE-2004-0416 affects CVS versions 1.12.1 through 1.12.8 and 1.11.x through 1.11.16.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0416?

CVE-2004-0416 is a double free vulnerability which can allow attackers to exploit memory management issues.

5

Can CVE-2004-0416 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-0416 can be exploited remotely, making it particularly dangerous to vulnerable systems.

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