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CVE-2004-1772 is an old local-code-execution issue in GNU sharutils 4.2.1. A user with local access could trigger a stack buffer overflow in the shar utility using an overly long output option. This is mainly a legacy-system hygiene risk, not an internet-facing service issue based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on older Unix/Linux systems where GNU sharutils 4.2.1 or vulnerable vendor packages remain installed and local users can execute shar. Modern systems without sharutils, or with vendor-fixed packages, are less likely exposed. Treat this as a moderate-priority legacy exposure item. It should not outrank remotely exploitable current vulnerabilities, but it is worth closing during legacy Linux cleanup or local-user hardening work. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for GNU sharutils, especially version 4.2.1.; Apply applicable vendor security updates from relevant distribution advisories.; Remove sharutils where the package is not operationally required..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- FLSA:2155CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11722CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- sharutils-shar-bo(15759)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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