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CVE-2004-0238

7.2 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in Overkill (0verkill) 0.15pre3 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code in the client via a long HOME environment variable in the (1) load_cfg and (2) save_cfg f…

Published Nov 23, 20040verkillEPSS 5.16%

Overview

CVE-2004-0238 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting 0verkill 0verkill. It was published on November 23, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in Overkill (0verkill) 0.15pre3 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code in the client via a long HOME environment variable in the (1) load_cfg and (2) save_cfg functions; possibly allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings to (3) the send_message function; and, in the server, via (4) the parse_command_line function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 0verkill. Update 0verkill 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.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-February/016579.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107577335424509&w=2Refwww.securiteam.com/securitynews/5AP010KC0C.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9550Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14999Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15000Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-February/016579.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107577335424509&w=2Refwww.securiteam.com/securitynews/5AP010KC0C.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9550

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0238?

CVE-2004-0238 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting 0verkill 0verkill. It was published on November 23, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-0238?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0238?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 0verkill. Update 0verkill 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-0238?

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