CVE-2004-0980 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on ez-ipupdate daemons via format string vulnerabilities when specific service types are active.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-0980?
CVE-2004-0980 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 19 Nov 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in ez-ipupdate.c for ez-ipupdate 3.0.10 through 3.0.11b8, when running in daemon mode with certain service types in use, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0980?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Angus Mackay Ez-Ipupdate, Debian Debian Linux, Gentoo Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0980?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2004-0980 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0980 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0980, DSA-592-1, GHSA-g38j-89cg-fgfg.