CVE-1999-1417 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Format string vulnerability in AnswerBook2 (AB2) web server dwhttpd 3.1a4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via encoded % characters in an HTTP request, which is improperly logged.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inso	Answerbook2	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/10383Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/253
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/10383Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/253

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1417?

CVE-1999-1417 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in AnswerBook2 (AB2) web server dwhttpd 3.1a4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via encoded % characters in an HT...

How severe is CVE-1999-1417?

CVE-1999-1417 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1417?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Inso Answerbook2.