CVE-2004-2409 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 18 Aug 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in Samhain's update mode, requiring specific configuration.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2004-2409?

CVE-2004-2409 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the sh_hash_compdata function for Samhain 1.8.9 through 2.0.1, when running in update mode ("-t update"), might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2409?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samhain Labs Samhain.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2409?

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-2004-2409 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2409 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-2409, GHSA-r3f9-fq9r-q5h8.