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CVE-2004-0769

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in LHA allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long pathnames in LHarc format 2 headers for a .LHZ archive, as originally demonstrated using the "x" option but also ex…

Published Aug 18, 2004mozillaEPSS 7.12%

Overview

CVE-2004-0769 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla bugzilla. 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

Buffer overflow in LHA allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long pathnames in LHarc format 2 headers for a .LHZ archive, as originally demonstrated using the "x" option but also exploitable through "l" and "v", and fixed in header.c, a different issue than CVE-2004-0771.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mozilla. Update bugzilla 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0769?

CVE-2004-0769 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla bugzilla. It was published on August 18, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-0769?

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-2004-0769?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mozilla. Update bugzilla 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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