CVE-2004-1079 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in ncplogin or ncpmap via the -T option to gain elevated privileges on systems using ncpfs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-1079?
CVE-2004-1079 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in (1) ncplogin and (2) ncpmap in nwclient.c for ncpfs 2.2.4, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to gain privileges via a long -T option.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1079?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ncpfs Ncpfs.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1079?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1079 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-2004-1079 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1079 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r34v-5mjm-4393.