CVE-2004-0456 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on systems running pavuk by sending a malicious HTTP Location header, requiring user interaction to visit the site.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-0456?
CVE-2004-0456 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 6 Jul 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in pavuk 0.9pl28, 0.9pl27, and possibly other versions allows remote web sites to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Location header.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0456?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Gentoo Linux, Pavuk Pavuk.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0456?
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-2004-0456 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0456 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DSA-527, GHSA-v2xf-m5vw-px6j.