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CVE-2004-0417: Integer overflow in the "Max-dotdot" CVS protocol command (serve_max_dotdot) for CVS 1.12.x through 1.12.8,...

Integer overflow in the "Max-dotdot" CVS protocol command (serve_max_dotdot) for CVS 1.12.x through 1.12.8, and 1.11.x through 1.11.16, may allow remote attackers to cause a server crash, which could cause temporary data to remain undeleted and consume disk space.

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Plain-English summary

This is a legacy CVS server denial-of-service issue. A remote user can trigger an integer overflow in a CVS protocol command, potentially crashing the server and leaving temporary data behind that consumes disk space. The cited material does not indicate data theft or code execution.

Executive priority

Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless CVS is business-critical or externally reachable. Prioritize inventory and patching for source-control servers because service disruption can affect development and release workflows.

Technical view

CVE-2004-0417 affects CVS 1.12.x through 1.12.8 and 1.11.x through 1.11.16. The issue is an integer overflow in serve_max_dotdot handling of the Max-dotdot CVS protocol command. Reported impact is server crash and leftover temporary data consuming disk space.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in organizations still operating legacy CVS servers, especially remotely reachable source-control services on internet-facing or internal networks. Modern environments that retired CVS are unlikely to be affected.

Exploitation context

The source bundle supports remote denial-of-service potential. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation. Mailing-list and vendor-advisory references indicate public disclosure and remediation attention in June 2004.

Researcher notes

The public description is narrow: integer overflow, CVS protocol Max-dotdot command, denial of service, and temporary data retention. The bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, fixed upstream version, exploit maturity, or proof of active exploitation.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory any CVS servers and confirm deployed CVS versions.
  • Apply vendor CVS updates or guidance from the relevant distribution advisory.
  • Restrict network access to CVS services to trusted users and networks.
  • Retire or isolate legacy CVS infrastructure where business use no longer justifies risk.

Validation and detection

  • Check package inventories for CVS 1.11.x through 1.11.16 or 1.12.x through 1.12.8.
  • Identify any hosts exposing CVS protocol services internally or externally.
  • Review vendor advisory applicability for Debian, Red Hat, Gentoo, Mandrake, SGI, or OpenPKG systems.
  • Monitor CVS server logs and disk usage for unexplained crashes or temporary-file growth.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
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