CVE-2004-1291 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

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.

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