Vulnerability Description
Gaim before 0.82 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long HTTP Content-Length header, which causes Gaim to abort when attempting to allocate memory.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Flynn | Gaim | 0.10 |
References
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/?id=6
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12383PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1011083
- http://www.osvdb.org/9264
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11056Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17150
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/security/?id=6
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12383PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1011083
- http://www.osvdb.org/9264
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11056Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17150
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2589?
CVE-2004-2589 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Gaim before 0.82 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long HTTP Content-Length header, which causes Gaim to abort when attempting to allocate memory.
How severe is CVE-2004-2589?
CVE-2004-2589 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-2004-2589?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rob Flynn Gaim.