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CVE-2004-0771

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in the extract_one function from lhext.c in LHA may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long w (working directory) command line...

Published: Aug 5, 2004
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 19, 2004

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

18.8%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in the extract_one function from lhext.c in LHA may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long w (working directory) command line option, a different issue than CVE-2004-0769. NOTE: this issue may be REJECTED if there are not any cases in which LHA is setuid or is otherwise used across security boundaries.

Sources

LHA 1.x - 'extract_one' Multiple Buffer Overflow VulnerabilitiesExploit
Lukasz Wojtow · linux · May 19, 2004

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