CVE-2004-1482
CVE-2004-1482 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bnc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Bnc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The sbuf_getmsg function in BNC incorrectly handles backspace characters, which could allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain access to arbitrary scripts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-1482?
- The sbuf_getmsg function in BNC incorrectly handles backspace characters, which could allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain access to arbitrary scripts.
- How severe is CVE-2004-1482?
- CVE-2004-1482 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-1482 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-1482?
- CVE-2004-1482 primarily affects Bnc. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-1482?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2004-1482 published?
- CVE-2004-1482 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12770/
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200410-13.xml
- http://www.gotbnc.com/changes.html#2.8.9
- http://www.osvdb.org/10596
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11355
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17672
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:bnc:bnc:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bnc:bnc:2.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bnc:bnc:2.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bnc:bnc:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bnc:bnc:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bnc:bnc:2.8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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