Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the MSN protocol plugins (1) object.c and (2) slp.c for Gaim before 0.82 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via MSNSLP protocol messages that are not properly handled in a strncpy call.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Flynn | Gaim | 0.10 |
| Gentoo | Linux | 1.4 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 9.2 |
References
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/?id=0
- http://www.fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-278.shtml
- http://www.fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-279.shtml
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200408-12.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200408-27.xml
- http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/advisory.php?name=MDKSA-2004:081
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_25_gaim.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-400.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10865PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16920
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/?id=0
- http://www.fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-278.shtml
- http://www.fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-279.shtml
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200408-12.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0500?
CVE-2004-0500 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the MSN protocol plugins (1) object.c and (2) slp.c for Gaim before 0.82 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via MSNSLP protocol...
How severe is CVE-2004-0500?
CVE-2004-0500 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0500?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rob Flynn Gaim, Gentoo Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux.