Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the _msg function in error.c in socat 1.4.0.3 and earlier, when used as an HTTP proxy client and run with the -ly option, allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a syslog message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Socat | Socat | 1.0.3.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12936/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/advisory/socat-adv-1.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200410-26.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.nosystem.com.ar/advisories/advisory-07.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11505ExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17822
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12936/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/advisory/socat-adv-1.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200410-26.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.nosystem.com.ar/advisories/advisory-07.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11505ExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17822
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1484?
CVE-2004-1484 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Format string vulnerability in the _msg function in error.c in socat 1.4.0.3 and earlier, when used as an HTTP proxy client and run with the -ly option, allows remote attackers or local users to execu...
How severe is CVE-2004-1484?
CVE-2004-1484 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1484?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Socat Socat.