CVE-2004-1317 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Netcat for Windows instances running with the -e option via a stack-based buffer overflow.
- 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-2004-1317?
CVE-2004-1317 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Dec 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in doexec.c in Netcat for Windows 1.1, when running with the -e option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DNS command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1317?
How do I fix CVE-2004-1317?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1317 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-2004-1317 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1317 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wppp-w39w-5fq5.