CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-2016

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in the HTTP server in NetChat 7.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GET request.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the server, leading to compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Recommendation

Immediately update NetChat software to a version later than 7.3 where this vulnerability is fixed.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in the HTTP server in NetChat 7.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GET request.

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