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CVE-2004-0172

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

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CVE-2004-0172 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the search_for_command function of ltrace 0.3.10, if it is installed setuid, could allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: It is unclear whether there are any packages that install ltrace as a setuid program, so this candidate might be REJECTed.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the search_for_command function of ltrace 0.3.10, if it is installed setuid, could allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: It is unclear whether there are any packages that install ltrace as a setuid program, so this candidate might be REJECTed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.48%

37.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Juan CespedesLtrace0.3.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0172?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the search_for_command function of ltrace 0.3.10, if it is installed setuid, could allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: It is unclear whether there are any packages that install ltrace as a setuid program, so this candidate might be REJECTed.
How severe is CVE-2004-0172?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0172 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0172?
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Source: NVD / NIST