CVE-2004-0992 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in Proxytunnel's daemon mode when processing invalid proxy answers.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2004-0992?

CVE-2004-0992 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, 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 the -a option (daemon mode) in Proxytunnel before 1.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an invalid proxy answer.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0992?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Proxytunnel Proxytunnel.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0992?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0992 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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

Is CVE-2004-0992 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0992 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wj4w-gqp4-cp2c.

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