CVE-2004-1482 json
The sbuf_getmsg function in BNC incorrectly handles backspace characters, which could allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and g…
published 2004-12-31 21 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2004-1476
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The sbuf_getmsg function in BNC incorrectly handles backspace characters, which could allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain access to arbitrary scripts.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/11355 patch
- gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200410-13.xml advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/12770/ advisory
Exploit prediction
1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
-
gentoo.org
/security/en/glsa/glsa-200410-13.xml
vendor-advisory, patch
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/11355
vdb-entry, patch
-
secunia.com
/advisories/12770/
third-party-advisory, patch
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/17672
vdb-entry
-
osvdb.org
/10596
vdb-entry
- gotbnc.com /changes.html#2.8.9
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2004-1482
- NVD CVE-2004-1482
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