CVE-2004-0172 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via a heap overflow in ltrace if it is installed as a setuid binary.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-0172?
CVE-2004-0172 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Feb 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the search_for_command function of ltrace 0.3.10, if it is installed setuid, could allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: It is unclear whether there are any packages that install ltrace as a setuid program, so this candidate might be REJECTed.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0172?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Juan Cespedes Ltrace.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0172?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0172 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-0172 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0172 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7mw5-528h-7m9c.