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CVE-2004-0798

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in the _maincfgret.cgi script for Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold before 8.03 Hotfix 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long...

Published: Aug 27, 2004
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Oct 4, 2004

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

62.6%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.2%
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 _maincfgret.cgi script for Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold before 8.03 Hotfix 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long instancename parameter.

Sources

IPSwitch WhatsUp Gold 8.03 - Remote Buffer OverflowExploit
LoWNOISE · windows · Oct 4, 2004
IPSwitch WhatsUp Gold 8.03 - Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)Exploit
Metasploit · windows · Jul 14, 2010

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