CVE-2004-1112

CVE-2004-1112 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Security Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The buffer overflow trigger in Cisco Security Agent (CSA) before 4.0.3 build 728 waits five minutes for a user response before terminating the process, which could allow remote attackers to bypass the buffer overflow protection by sending additional buffer overflow attacks within the five minute timeout period.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1112?
The buffer overflow trigger in Cisco Security Agent (CSA) before 4.0.3 build 728 waits five minutes for a user response before terminating the process, which could allow remote attackers to bypass the buffer overflow protection by sending additional buffer overflow attacks within the five minute timeout period.
How severe is CVE-2004-1112?
CVE-2004-1112 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1112 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1112?
CVE-2004-1112 primarily affects Cisco Security Agent. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1112?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1112 published?
CVE-2004-1112 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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