Unknown · Midnight Commander · CVE-2004-1091
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Midnight Commander versions 4.5.55 and earlier
mc versions 4.5.51 and earlier
**Description**
The issue allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering a null dereference, potentially leading to disruption of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. Exploitation of the vulnerabilities can be carried out remotely.
**Recommendations**
For Midnight Commander versions 4.5.55 and earlier, consider updating to a version later than 4.5.55 to resolve the issue.
For mc versions 4.5.51 and earlier, consider updating to a version later than 4.5.51 to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the vulnerable Midnight Commander and mc packages until a patch is available.