CVE-2004-1764 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 10 Mar 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in HP-UX CDE libDtSvc to gain root privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2004-1764?

CVE-2004-1764 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 10 Mar 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in CDE libDtSvc on HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.04, B.11.11, and B.11.22 allows local users to gain root privileges via unknown vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1764?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1764?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1764 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-2004-1764 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1764 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-65gx-74hx-6wm6.