CVE-2008-1401 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the URI of the Net Inspector HTTP server.
- 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-2008-1401?
CVE-2008-1401 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 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 Net Inspector HTTP server (mghttpd) in MG-SOFT Net Inspector 6.5.0.828 and earlier for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the URI, which is recorded in a log file.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1401?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mg-Soft Net Inspector.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1401?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1401 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-1401 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1401 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qvjf-c2jg-q2rh.