CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0398

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the date parsing function ne_rfc1036_parse in the neon library (libneon) version 0.24.5 and earlier. This allows remote WebDAV servers to execute arbitrary code on the client when used by cadaver before version 0.22.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious risk as a remote attacker could gain full control over the client system, potentially leading to data loss or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the neon library to the latest version and monitor the usage of tools relying on this library to minimize risk.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ne_rfc1036_parse date parsing function for the neon library (libneon) 0.24.5 and earlier, as used by cadaver before 0.22, allows remote WebDAV servers to execute arbitrary code on the client.

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