CVE-2004-0188 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via a heap-based buffer overflow in Calife using a long password.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-0188?
CVE-2004-0188 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 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 Calife 2.8.5 and earlier may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long password.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0188?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Calife Calife.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0188?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-0188 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0188 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0188, DSA-461, GHSA-8xxw-82jx-c77h.