CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0396

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2004-0396 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in CVS versions 1.11.x up to 1.11.15 and 1.12.x up to 1.12.7 when using the pserver mechanism. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via Entry lines.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could remotely gain control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to data loss or unauthorized access to systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of CVS to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, consider restricting access to the pserver mechanism.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in CVS 1.11.x up to 1.11.15, and 1.12.x up to 1.12.7, when using the pserver mechanism allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via Entry lines.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS