CVE-2004-2016 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the NetChat HTTP server.
- 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-2004-2016?
CVE-2004-2016 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the HTTP server in NetChat 7.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GET request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2016?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netchat Subnet Chat Application.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2016?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2016 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-2004-2016 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2016 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x649-66mv-2jp4.