CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1282

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the strexpand function in string.c in LinPopUp 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted message that is not properly handled during a Reply operation.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization is the possibility of remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to system compromise, data theft, or further propagation of the attack within the network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update LinPopUp to the latest available version or apply a security patch if available. If no update is available, consider disabling or replacing this software with a more secure alternative.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in the strexpand function in string.c for LinPopUp 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted message that is not properly handled during a Reply operation.

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