Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the allowuser code for the Stellar-X msntauth authentication module, as distributed in Squid 2.4.STABLE6 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the user name, which are not properly handled in a syslog call.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Stellar-X Software | Msntauth | <= 2.0.3 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0087.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/275347
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9248.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4929Vendor Advisory
- http://www.squid-cache.org/Versions/v2/2.4/diff-2.4.STABLE6-2.4.STABLE7.gz
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0087.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/275347
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9248.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4929Vendor Advisory
- http://www.squid-cache.org/Versions/v2/2.4/diff-2.4.STABLE6-2.4.STABLE7.gz
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0916?
CVE-2002-0916 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in the allowuser code for the Stellar-X msntauth authentication module, as distributed in Squid 2.4.STABLE6 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code v...
How severe is CVE-2002-0916?
CVE-2002-0916 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-2002-0916?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Stellar-X Software Msntauth.