CVE-2004-1224

Description

Off-by-one error in the mtr_curses_keyaction function for mtr 0.55 through 0.65 allows local users to hijack raw sockets, as demonstrated using the "s" keybinding, which leaves a buffer without a NULL terminator.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110279034910663&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18428	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1224?: CVE-2004-1224 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-1224?: To fix CVE-2004-1224, 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-2004-1224 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2004-1224 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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