CVE-2007-5265 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in the web server's authentication handling.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-5265?
CVE-2007-5265 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Oct 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in websrv.cpp in Dawn of Time 1.69s beta4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) username or (2) password fields when accessing certain "restricted zones", which are not properly handled by the (a) processWebHeader and (b) filterWebRequest functions.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5265?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dawnoftime Dawn of Time.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5265?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5265 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-5265 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5265 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hjq2-29hf-fwvr.