Heap-based buffer overflow in the ne_rfc1036_parse date parsing function for the neon…
Priority MEDIUM 41CWE-787Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Partial · Partial · Partial
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-787 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ne_rfc1036_parse date parsing function for the neon library (libneon) 0.24.5 and earlier, as used by cadaver before 0.22, allows remote WebDAV servers to execute arbitrary code on the client.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.05015 92nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 1 advisory
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2004:191 Released 2004-05-19 · Red Hat rating Importantcadaver security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1
- Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2004:191 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2004:191 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2004:191 |
| Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2004:191 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2004-0398
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-rx95-529p-86fc
References
Advisory 11
Sources
- CVE-2004-0398 · CVE Program
- CVE-2004-0398 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-rx95-529p-86fc · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2004-0398 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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