CVE-2008-0097 Other in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in the SSH server's login process.

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-2008-0097?

CVE-2008-0097 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in the log function in Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server (GSW_SSHD) 7.01.0003 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the username field, as demonstrated by a certain LoginPassword message.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0097?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Georgia Softworks Ssh2 Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0097?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0097 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-0097 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0097 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6xwp-qwqr-hcf9.

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