CVE-2004-1176
UnknownEPSS 3.10%
Last modified
CVE-2004-1176 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer underflow in extfs.c in Midnight Commander (mc) 4.5.55 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 3.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer underflow in extfs.c in Midnight Commander (mc) 4.5.55 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.40 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.41 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.42 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.43 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.44 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.45 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.46 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.47 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.48 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.49 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.50 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.51 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.52 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.54 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.55 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.0 |
| Gentoo | Linux | All versions |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 2.1 |
| Redhat | Linux Advanced Workstation | 2.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 8.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 8.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 8.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 9.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 9.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 9.2 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Server | 7.0 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Server | 8.0 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Workstation | 8.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13863Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-639Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13863Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-639Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-1176?
Buffer underflow in extfs.c in Midnight Commander (mc) 4.5.55 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-1176?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1176 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1176?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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