Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Bochs before 2.1.1, if installed setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable, which is used if the .bochsrc, bochsrc, and bochsrc.txt cannot be found in a known path. NOTE: some external documents recommend that Bochs be installed setuid root, so this should be treated as a vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bochs Project | Bochs | < 2.1.1 |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1009219PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=215733Patch
- http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/5XP0L1FC0M.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15309VDB Entry
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1009219PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=215733Patch
- http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/5XP0L1FC0M.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15309VDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2372?
CVE-2004-2372 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Bochs before 2.1.1, if installed setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable, which is used if the .bochsrc, bochsrc, and bochsrc.txt c...
How severe is CVE-2004-2372?
CVE-2004-2372 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-2004-2372?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bochs Project Bochs.