CVE-2004-1005: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 22, 2005
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Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in Midnight Commander (mc) 4.5.55 and earlier allow remote attackers to have an unknown impact.

Affected Software

47 affected components
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.48
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.40
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.43
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.50
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.49
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.52
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.42
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.45
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.55
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.44
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.41
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.46
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.47
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.51
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.54
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.6
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.2
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
redhat Linux Advanced Workstation=2.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.2
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Turbolinux Turbolinux Server=7.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Turbolinux Turbolinux Workstation=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
redhat Linux Advanced Workstation=2.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.1
Turbolinux Turbolinux Workstation=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Turbolinux Turbolinux Server=8.0
Gentoo Linux
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.1

Event History

Jan 22, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1005?

CVE-2004-1005 has a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution via buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1005?

To fix CVE-2004-1005, upgrade Midnight Commander to version 4.6 or later, which includes the necessary security patches.

3

What versions of Midnight Commander are affected by CVE-2004-1005?

CVE-2004-1005 affects Midnight Commander versions 4.5.55 and earlier, including multiple earlier versions.

4

Can CVE-2004-1005 allow remote attackers to execute code?

Yes, CVE-2004-1005 allows remote attackers to potentially execute code due to multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

5

Is CVE-2004-1005 relevant for Linux distributions?

Yes, CVE-2004-1005 is relevant for various Linux distributions that include affected versions of Midnight Commander.

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