CVE-2004-2433 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the ADM ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-2433?
CVE-2004-2433 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the IsValidFile function in the ADM ActiveX control for Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.4 and earlier, as used in Kazaa Media Desktop 1.3 through 2.6.4 and Grokkster 1.3 through 2.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long bstrFilepath parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2433?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Altnet Altnet Download Manager, Grokster Grokster, Kazaa Kazaa Media Desktop.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2433?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2433 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-2004-2433 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2433 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8gxr-9893-wwv3.