CVE-2004-0238
HighSummary
Multiple buffer overflows in Overkill (0verkill) version 0.15pre3 may allow local users to execute arbitrary code in the client via a long HOME environment variable in the load_cfg and save_cfg functions. It may also allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings to the send_message function and, in the server, via the parse_command_line function.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a serious security risk, allowing both local and remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to system compromise.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update to the latest version of Overkill to mitigate these vulnerabilities and to monitor systems for potential attack attempts.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Multiple buffer overflows in Overkill (0verkill) 0.15pre3 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code in the client via a long HOME environment variable in the (1) load_cfg and (2) save_cfg functions; possibly allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings to (3) the send_message function; and, in the server, via (4) the parse_command_line function.