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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openftpd | Openftpd Ftp Server | <= 0.30.2 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-07/0350.htmlPatch
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0017.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12174PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010823ExploitPatch
- http://www.openftpd.org:9673/openftpd
- http://www.osvdb.org/8261
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10830ExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16843
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-07/0350.htmlPatch
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0017.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12174PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010823ExploitPatch
- http://www.openftpd.org:9673/openftpd
- http://www.osvdb.org/8261
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10830ExploitPatch
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.