Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Overkill (0verkill) 0.15pre3 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code in the client via a long HOME environment variable in the (1) load_cfg and (2) save_cfg functions; possibly allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings to (3) the send_message function; and, in the server, via (4) the parse_command_line function.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 0Verkill | 0Verkill | 0.16 |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-February/016579.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107577335424509&w=2
- http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5AP010KC0C.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9550ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14999
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15000
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-February/016579.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107577335424509&w=2
- http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5AP010KC0C.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9550ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14999
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15000
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0238?
CVE-2004-0238 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in Overkill (0verkill) 0.15pre3 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code in the client via a long HOME environment variable in the (1) load_cfg and (2) save_cfg func...
How severe is CVE-2004-0238?
CVE-2004-0238 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0238?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: 0Verkill 0Verkill.