CVE-2004-2271 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on MiniShare web servers by sending a long HTTP GET request, requiring immediate patching.
- 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-2004-2271?
CVE-2004-2271 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in MiniShare 1.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2271?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Minishare Minimal Http Server.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2271?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2271 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-2004-2271 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2271 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 3 Exploit-DB entries and 4 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h986-x5p7-p43w.