CVE-2004-1114 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted callto:// URL with a long username, requiring user interaction to trigger the buffer overflow.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-1114?
CVE-2004-1114 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the handling of command line arguments in Skype 1.0.x.94 through 1.0.x.98 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a callto:// URL with a long non-existent username, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1777.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1114?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Skype Technologies Skype.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1114?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1114 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-2004-1114 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1114 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vr53-8hj3-vc9j.