CVE-2004-0455 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in www-sql when processing web pages, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2004-0455?
CVE-2004-0455 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 30 Jun 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 cgi.c in www-sql before 0.5.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a web page that is processed by www-sql.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0455?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Www-Sql Project Www-Sql.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0455?
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-2004-0455 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0455 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DSA-523, GHSA-23h9-h5hh-w97x.