CVE-2004-2299 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on OmniHTTPd servers by sending a crafted HTTP GET request with a long Range header.
- 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-2004-2299?
CVE-2004-2299 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Omnicron OmniHTTPd 3.0a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP GET request with a long Range header.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2299?
How do I fix CVE-2004-2299?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2299 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-2004-2299 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2299 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pjwv-r78r-j4g6.