Buffer overflow in Efs_software Easy_chat_server

CVE-2004-2466

chat.ghp in Easy Chat Server 1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via a long username parameter, possibly due to a buffer overflow. NOTE: it was later reported that 2.2 is also affected.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.747 (99.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2466?
CVE-2004-2466 is a vulnerability in Efs_software Easy_chat_server, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2004-12-31.
Is CVE-2004-2466 known to be exploited?
4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.