CVE-2004-0953 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Jabberd server's C2S module using a long username.
- 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-2004-0953?
CVE-2004-0953 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the C2S module in the open source Jabber 2.x server (Jabberd) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long username.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0953?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jabber Software Foundation Jabber Server.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0953?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0953 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-2004-0953 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0953 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q42r-qg2p-v9h3.