Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in sharutils 4.2.1 and earlier may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) long output from wc to shar, or (2) unknown vectors in unshar.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Sharutils | 4.2 |
References
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-01.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-377.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11298Patch
- https://bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=2155Patch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-01.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-377.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11298Patch
- https://bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=2155Patch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1773?
CVE-2004-1773 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in sharutils 4.2.1 and earlier may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) long output from wc to shar, or (2) unknown vectors in unshar.
How severe is CVE-2004-1773?
CVE-2004-1773 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-2004-1773?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Sharutils.