CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0649

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the write_packet function in control.c for l2tpd may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves the possibility of remote unauthenticated attackers gaining control over the system, potentially leading to full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Immediately update the l2tpd software to the latest available version that includes a fix for this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in write_packet in control.c for l2tpd may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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