CVE-2004-0238

Public Exploit

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Overkill (0verkill) 0.15pre3 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code in the client via a long HOME environment variable in the (1) load_cfg and (2) save_cfg functions; possibly allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings to (3) the send_message function; and, in the server, via (4) the parse_command_line function.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.29%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-February/016579.html	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107577335424509&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15000	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14999	vdb entry
http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5AP010KC0C.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9550	exploit vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0238?: CVE-2004-0238 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-0238?: To fix CVE-2004-0238, 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-2004-0238 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-0238 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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