CVE-2004-0798 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the WhatsUp Gold configuration script.
- 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-2004-0798?
CVE-2004-0798 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Progress Whatsup Gold, published on 27 Aug 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the _maincfgret.cgi script for Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold before 8.03 Hotfix 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long instancename parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0798?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Progress Whatsup Gold.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0798?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0798 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-2004-0798 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0798 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-j5fm-fr9f-2w9w.