CVE-2004-1291 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in qwik-smtpd via a long HELO command, potentially executing code or abusing the server as a spam relay.
- 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-2004-1291?
CVE-2004-1291 is a high-severity 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 qwik-smtpd allows remote attackers to use the server as an SMTP spam relay via a long HELO command, which overwrites the adjacent localIP data buffer.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1291?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Amir Malik Qwik Smtpd.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1291?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1291 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-2004-1291 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1291 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w732-gjhm-9ghp.