CVE-2004-0289 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can cause a denial of service in SignatureDB by providing a database file with a large key parameter.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-0289?
CVE-2004-0289 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in sdbscan in SignatureDB 0.1.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a database file that contains a large key parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0289?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Paul L Daniels Signaturedb.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0289?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0289 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-2004-0289 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0289 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfxr-93wv-9pp3.