CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0771

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

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.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization is the potential for remote code execution by an attacker if LHA is run with elevated privileges (setuid) or in scenarios crossing security boundaries.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update LHA to the latest version if it is used in a setuid context or in high-risk environments. Otherwise, consider restricting LHA usage to trusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS