CVE-2004-0640 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a format string vulnerability in the SSLtelnet daemon's verification 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-2004-0640?
CVE-2004-0640 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jul 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 SSL_set_verify function in telnetd.c for SSLtelnet daemon (SSLtelnetd) 0.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0640?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Netkit Linux Netkit, Ssltelnetd Secure Telnet.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0640?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2004-0640 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0640 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0640, DSA-529, GHSA-fhrm-2hv9-qhh7.