CVE-2004-2269 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in Pads when processing long report file names.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-2269?
CVE-2004-2269 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in pads.c in Passive Asset Detection System (Pads) might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long report file name argument. NOTE: since Pads is not normally installed setuid, this may not be a vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2269?
How do I fix CVE-2004-2269?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-2269 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2269 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-2269, GHSA-h3pw-hrvp-5hmj.