CVE-2007-1251 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the Netrek Vanilla Server via format string vulnerabilities when event logging is enabled.
- 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-2007-1251?
CVE-2007-1251 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Mar 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in the new_warning function in ntserv/warning.c for Netrek Vanilla Server 2.12.0, when EVENTLOG is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the message handling.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1251?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netrek Netrek Vanilla Server.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1251?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1251 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-1251 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1251 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9xf5-rphv-hqw2.