CVE-2004-1916 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on LCDProc servers via buffer overflows in command parsing functions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-1916?
CVE-2004-1916 is a high-severity 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
Multiple buffer overflows in LCDProc 0.4.1, and possibly other 0.4.x versions up to 0.4.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long invalid command to parse_all_client_messages function, or (2) long argv command to test_func_func function.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1916?
How do I fix CVE-2004-1916?
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-2004-1916 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1916 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-1916, GHSA-48p2-f7h3-gpww.