CVE-2004-1702
5.0 · MEDIUMThe AuthenticationDialogue function in cfservd for Cfengine 2.0.0 to 2.1.7p1 does not properly check the return value of the ReceiveTransaction function, which leads to a failed malloc call and tri…
Overview
CVE-2004-1702 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gnu cfengine. It was published on August 9, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
The AuthenticationDialogue function in cfservd for Cfengine 2.0.0 to 2.1.7p1 does not properly check the return value of the ReceiveTransaction function, which leads to a failed malloc call and triggers to a null dereference, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnu. Update cfengine 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2004-1702?
CVE-2004-1702 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gnu cfengine. It was published on August 9, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2004-1702?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-1702?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnu. Update cfengine 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-2004-1702?
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