Vulnerability Description
The AuthenticationDialogue function in cfservd for Cfengine 2.0.0 to 2.1.7p1 does not properly check the return value of the ReceiveTransaction function, which leads to a failed malloc call and triggers to a null dereference, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.0.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109208394910086&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12251PatchVendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200408-08.xmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.coresecurity.com/common/showdoc.php?idx=387&idxseccion=10ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10900PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16937
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109208394910086&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12251PatchVendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200408-08.xmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.coresecurity.com/common/showdoc.php?idx=387&idxseccion=10ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10900PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16937
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1702?
CVE-2004-1702 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The AuthenticationDialogue function in cfservd for Cfengine 2.0.0 to 2.1.7p1 does not properly check the return value of the ReceiveTransaction function, which leads to a failed malloc call and trigge...
How severe is CVE-2004-1702?
CVE-2004-1702 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-2004-1702?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Cfengine.