CVE-2004-1702

Name: CVE-2004-1702
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-08-09T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1702 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The AuthenticationDialogue function in cfservd for Cfengine 2.0.0 to 2.1.7p1 does not properly check the return value of the ReceiveTransaction function, which leads to a failed malloc call and triggers to a null dereference, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).. EPSS estimates a 2.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The AuthenticationDialogue function in cfservd for Cfengine 2.0.0 to 2.1.7p1 does not properly check the return value of the ReceiveTransaction function, which leads to a failed malloc call and triggers to a null dereference, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.41%

82.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Gnu	Cfengine	2.0.0	—
Gnu	Cfengine	2.0.1	—
Gnu	Cfengine	2.0.2	—
Gnu	Cfengine	2.0.3	—
Gnu	Cfengine	2.0.4	—
Gnu	Cfengine	2.0.5	—
Gnu	Cfengine	2.0.6	—
Gnu	Cfengine	2.0.7	—
Gnu	Cfengine	2.0.8	—
Gnu	Cfengine	2.1.0	A6
Gnu	Cfengine	2.1.7	P1

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109208394910086&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/12251Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200408-08.xmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.coresecurity.com/common/showdoc.php?idx=387&idxseccion=10Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10900Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16937
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109208394910086&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/12251Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200408-08.xmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.coresecurity.com/common/showdoc.php?idx=387&idxseccion=10Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10900Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16937

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1702?

How severe is CVE-2004-1702?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1702 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1702?

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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Source: NVD / NIST