CVE-2004-2386 Other in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in the sercd and sredird serial redirection daemons.

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

What is CVE-2004-2386?

CVE-2004-2386 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in the LogMsg function in sercd before 2.3.1 and sredird 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers passed from the HandleCPCCommand function.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2386?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Denis Sbragion Sredird, Peter Astrand Sercd.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2386?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2004-2386 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2386 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-2386, GHSA-9hxf-7mx9-m3j2.

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