CVE-2004-0408

Description

Buffer overflow in the child_service function in the ident2 ident daemon allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.42% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15938	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10192	patch vendor advisory vdb entry
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-494	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0408?: CVE-2004-0408 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-0408?: To fix CVE-2004-0408, 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-2004-0408 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-0408 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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