CVE-2004-2159 Memory corruption in n/a
Buffer overflows in XMLStarlet allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted XML files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-2159?
CVE-2004-2159 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in XMLStarlet Command Line XML Toolkit 0.9.3 have unknown impact and attack vectors via (1) xml_elem.c and (2) xml_select.c.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2159?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xmlstarlet Command Line Xml Toolkit.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2159?
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-2004-2159 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2159 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-2159, GHSA-hvrw-m6gg-3mwq.