MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2004-2523

Format string vulnerability in the msg command (cat_message function in msg.c) in OpenFTPD 0.30.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers i...

Vulnerability Description

Format string vulnerability in the msg command (cat_message function in msg.c) in OpenFTPD 0.30.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the message argument.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
OpenftpdOpenftpd Ftp Server<= 0.30.2

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2004-2523?

CVE-2004-2523 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Format string vulnerability in the msg command (cat_message function in msg.c) in OpenFTPD 0.30.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers i...

How severe is CVE-2004-2523?

CVE-2004-2523 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2523?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openftpd Openftpd Ftp Server.