CVE-2004-2016 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the HTTP server component of NetChat 7.3 and earlier versions. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted, long GET request. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it represents a significant risk, enabling full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), the vulnerability has garnered some community discussion, indicating awareness.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netchat:subnet_chat_application:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netchat:subnet_chat_application:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netchat:subnet_chat_application:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netchat:subnet_chat_application:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.