CVE-2004-2409

Description

Buffer overflow in the sh_hash_compdata function for Samhain 1.8.9 through 2.0.1, when running in update mode ("-t update"), might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1012142	vdb entry patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18000	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/13130	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11635	vdb entry patch
http://www.osvdb.org/11525	vdb entry patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2409?: CVE-2004-2409 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-2409?: To fix CVE-2004-2409, 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-2004-2409 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2004-2409 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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