CVE-2011-4357 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in the Clearsilver Python CGI module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-4357?
CVE-2011-4357 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Dec 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in the p_cgi_error function in python/neo_cgi.c in the Python CGI Kit (neo_cgi) module for Clearsilver 0.10.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled when creating CGI error messages using the cgi_error API function.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4357?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Brandon Long Clearsilver.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4357?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2011-4357 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4357 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-4357, DSA-2355-1, GHSA-hr7h-rppp-w8x4.