CVE-2004-2269

Public Exploit

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in pads.c in Passive Asset Detection System (Pads) might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long report file name argument. NOTE: since Pads is not normally installed setuid, this may not be a vulnerability.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-08/0834.html	vendor advisory mailing list exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/9067	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17038	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2269?: CVE-2004-2269 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-2269?: To fix CVE-2004-2269, 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-2004-2269 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-2269 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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