Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in Infodrom cfingerd 1.4.3 and earlier allows a remote attacker to gain additional privileges via a malformed ident reply that is passed to the syslog function.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Infodrom | Cfingerd | <= 1.4.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0202.htmlBroken LinkExploitPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2576Broken LinkExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6364Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0202.htmlBroken LinkExploitPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2576Broken LinkExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6364Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0609?
CVE-2001-0609 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Format string vulnerability in Infodrom cfingerd 1.4.3 and earlier allows a remote attacker to gain additional privileges via a malformed ident reply that is passed to the syslog function.
How severe is CVE-2001-0609?
CVE-2001-0609 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0609?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Infodrom Cfingerd.