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CVE-2004-1034

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the http_open function in Kaffeine before 0.5, whose code is also used in gxine before 0.3.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibl…

Published Mar 1, 2005kaffeineEPSS 5.69%

Overview

CVE-2004-1034 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kaffeine kaffeine_player. It was published on March 1, 2005 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 the http_open function in Kaffeine before 0.5, whose code is also used in gxine before 0.3.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long Content-Type header for a Real Audio Media (.ram) playlist file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kaffeine. Update kaffeine_player 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-2004-1034?

CVE-2004-1034 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kaffeine kaffeine_player. It was published on March 1, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-1034?

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-2004-1034?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kaffeine. Update kaffeine_player 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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