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CVE-2004-0234

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the get_header function in header.c for LHA 1.14, as used in products such as Barracuda Spam Firewall, allow remote attackers or local users to execute arbi…

Published Aug 18, 2004clearswiftCWE-119EPSS 10.26%

Overview

CVE-2004-0234 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting clearswift mailsweeper. It was published on August 18, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the get_header function in header.c for LHA 1.14, as used in products such as Barracuda Spam Firewall, allow remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via long directory or file names in an LHA archive, which triggers the overflow when testing or extracting the archive.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from clearswift. Update mailsweeper to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0234?

CVE-2004-0234 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting clearswift mailsweeper. It was published on August 18, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-0234?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0234?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from clearswift. Update mailsweeper to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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