CVE-2004-0401 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

A vulnerability in libtasn1's DER parsing functions allows attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2004-0401?

CVE-2004-0401 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 May 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unknown vulnerability in libtasn1 0.1.x before 0.1.2, and 0.2.x before 0.2.7, related to the DER parsing functions.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0401?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Free Software Foundation Inc. Libtasn1.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0401?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0401 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-2004-0401 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0401 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g7q3-qg8x-gfjw.

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