CVE-2004-1898 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Monit administration interface using a long username.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-1898?
CVE-2004-1898 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the administration interface in Monit 1.4 through 4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long username.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1898?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tildeslash Monit.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1898?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-1898 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1898 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-1898, GHSA-xmw9-gg4q-2f2x.