CVE-2004-0852 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL due to a buffer overflow in the htget library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-0852?
CVE-2004-0852 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Dec 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in htget 0.93 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0852?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Htget Htget.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0852?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-0852 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0852 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DSA-611-1, GHSA-frc6-442c-qxhp.