Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-1437 is an old remote code execution issue in Pavuk, a web retrieval tool. Multiple buffer overflows in digest authentication could let a remote attacker run code on systems using Pavuk 0.9.28-r2 or earlier. Business urgency depends on whether this legacy tool is still installed or used in automation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Linux or Unix systems, scripts, or jobs still running Pavuk 0.9.28-r2 or earlier. Risk is higher where Pavuk retrieves content from untrusted or attacker-controlled remote services using digest authentication. Prioritize as a legacy asset cleanup and exposure validation item. If Pavuk is present in production automation, remediate quickly because the stated impact is remote code execution. If it is absent, record non-exposure and close with evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and automation for Pavuk installations.; Remove Pavuk where it is no longer required.; Check Gentoo GLSA and vendor package guidance for fixed versions..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- pavuk-digest-auth-bo(16807)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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