CVE-2004-0393 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on systems running the rlpr daemon via a format string vulnerability in the msg function.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2004-0393?

CVE-2004-0393 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jun 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in the msg function for rlpr daemon (rlprd) 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a buffer that can not be resolved, which is provided to the syslog function.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0393?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rlpr Rlpr.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0393?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2004-0393 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0393 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0393, GHSA-mjcj-xgcf-w8x7.

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