Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the cherokee_logger_ncsa_write_string function in Cherokee 0.4.17 and earlier, when authenticating via auth_pam, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the URL.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | Cherokee Httpd | 0.1 |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=67667
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200411-02.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11574PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17934
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=67667
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200411-02.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11574PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17934
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1097?
CVE-2004-1097 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in the cherokee_logger_ncsa_write_string function in Cherokee 0.4.17 and earlier, when authenticating via auth_pam, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ap...
How severe is CVE-2004-1097?
CVE-2004-1097 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1097?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cherokee Cherokee Httpd.