CVE-2004-2417 Other in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in the SMTP proxy's syslog logging mechanism.

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-2004-2417?

CVE-2004-2417 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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 smtp.c for smtp.proxy 1.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) client hostname or (2) message-id, which are injected into a syslog message.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2417?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Smtp.proxy Smtp.proxy.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2417?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2417 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2004-2417 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2417 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cj4f-f844-qfff.

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