MEDIUM · 4.6

CVE-2004-1772

Stack-based buffer overflow in shar in GNU sharutils 4.2.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -o command line argument.

Vulnerability Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in shar in GNU sharutils 4.2.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -o command line argument.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GnuSharutils4.2

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2004-1772?

CVE-2004-1772 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in shar in GNU sharutils 4.2.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -o command line argument.

How severe is CVE-2004-1772?

CVE-2004-1772 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1772?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Sharutils.