Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the log function in SUS 2.0.2, and other versions before 2.0.6, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a command line argument that is passed directly to syslog.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Peter D. Gray | Sus | 2.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109517782910407&w=2
- http://pdg.uow.edu.au/sus/CHANGES
- http://security.lss.hr/index.php?page=details&ID=LSS-2004-09-01ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-17.xmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11176ExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17361
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109517782910407&w=2
- http://pdg.uow.edu.au/sus/CHANGES
- http://security.lss.hr/index.php?page=details&ID=LSS-2004-09-01ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-17.xmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11176ExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17361
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1469?
CVE-2004-1469 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in the log function in SUS 2.0.2, and other versions before 2.0.6, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a command line argument that...
How severe is CVE-2004-1469?
CVE-2004-1469 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1469?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Peter D. Gray Sus.