CVE-2004-1282 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted message in LinPopUp due to a buffer overflow in the string expansion function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-1282?
CVE-2004-1282 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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 strexpand function in string.c for LinPopUp 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted message that is not properly handled during a Reply operation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1282?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linpopup Linpopup.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1282?
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-2004-1282 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1282 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as DSA-632-1, GHSA-vw3j-42mq-78ff.