Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in wrapper.c in CVS 1.12.x through 1.12.8, and 1.11.x through 1.11.16 allows remote attackers with CVSROOT commit access to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a wrapper line.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cvs | Cvs | 1.10.7 |
| Openpkg | Openpkg | 1.3 |
| Sgi | Propack | 2.4 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 1.1.5.1 |
| Gentoo | Linux | 1.4 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 3.4 |
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-04:14.cvs.ascVendor Advisory
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-June/022441.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://security.e-matters.de/advisories/092004.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10499Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16365
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-04:14.cvs.ascVendor Advisory
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-June/022441.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://security.e-matters.de/advisories/092004.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10499Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16365
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1471?
CVE-2004-1471 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in wrapper.c in CVS 1.12.x through 1.12.8, and 1.11.x through 1.11.16 allows remote attackers with CVSROOT commit access to cause a denial of service (application crash) an...
How severe is CVE-2004-1471?
CVE-2004-1471 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1471?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cvs Cvs, Openpkg Openpkg, Sgi Propack, Freebsd Freebsd, Gentoo Linux.