CVE-2004-1482 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication in BNC IRC server to access arbitrary scripts, potentially leading to code execution.
- 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-2004-1482?
CVE-2004-1482 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The sbuf_getmsg function in BNC incorrectly handles backspace characters, which could allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain access to arbitrary scripts.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1482?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bnc Bnc.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1482?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1482 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2004-1482 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1482 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8m55-37pr-2mgx.