CVE-2004-2552 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in XBoard 4.2.7 and earlier, specifically impacting the tim_mann xboard product. This flaw could allow local users to execute arbitrary code by supplying an excessively long -icshost command-line argument. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.6 (medium severity), indicating a local attack vector with low complexity and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. While a proof-of-concept exists, there is no evidence of active exploitation, readily available exploit code in common frameworks like Metasploit or ExploitDB, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tim_mann:xboard:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tim_mann:xboard:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tim_mann:xboard:4.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tim_mann:xboard:4.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.2.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tim_mann:xboard:4.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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