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CVE-2004-2372

UnknownEPSS 0.70%

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CVE-2004-2372 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.70%

48.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Bochs ProjectBochs< 2.1.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2372?
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.
How severe is CVE-2004-2372?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2372 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2372?
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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