CVE-2004-2003 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the SSLway filter when processing certificates with long subject or issuer names.

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-2004-2003?

CVE-2004-2003 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

Buffer overflow in the ssl_prcert function in the SSLway filter (sslway.c) for DeleGate 8.9.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certificate with a long (1) subject or (2) issuer name field.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2003?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Delegate Delegate.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2003?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2003 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-2004-2003 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2003 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-frvx-gppg-h8rp.

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