CVE-2004-0172

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the search_for_command function of ltrace 0.3.10, if it is installed setuid, could allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: It is unclear whether there are any packages that install ltrace as a setuid program, so this candidate might be REJECTed.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-October/011610.html	mailing list
http://securitytracker.com/id?1007896	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8790	vdb entry vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13389	vdb entry
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-October/011600.html	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0172?: CVE-2004-0172 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-0172?: To fix CVE-2004-0172, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-0172 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2004-0172 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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