Vulnerability Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Midnight Commander (mc) before 4.6.0 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.40 |
| Sgi | Propack | 2.3 |
| Gentoo | Linux | 0.5 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | All versions |
References
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200405-21.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-497
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:039
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_12_mc.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-172.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16021
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200405-21.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-497
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:039
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_12_mc.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-172.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16021
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0232?
CVE-2004-0232 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Midnight Commander (mc) before 4.6.0 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-0232?
CVE-2004-0232 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0232?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Midnight Commander Midnight Commander, Sgi Propack, Gentoo Linux, Slackware Slackware Linux.