CVE-2004-0416 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a double free vulnerability in the CVS version control system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-0416?
CVE-2004-0416 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Gentoo Linux, published on 11 Jun 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Double free vulnerability for the error_prog_name string in CVS 1.12.x through 1.12.8, and 1.11.x through 1.11.16, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0416?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Cvs Cvs, Gentoo Linux, Openbsd Openbsd, Openpkg Openpkg, Sgi Propack.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0416?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-0416 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0416 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Gentoo Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0416, GHSA-xrvc-m3hh-hp9h.