CVE-2001-0609
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 18.23%
Last modified
CVE-2001-0609 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Format string vulnerability in Infodrom cfingerd 1.4.3 and earlier allows a remote attacker to gain additional privileges via a malformed ident reply that is passed to the syslog function.. EPSS estimates a 18.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Format string vulnerability in Infodrom cfingerd 1.4.3 and earlier allows a remote attacker to gain additional privileges via a malformed ident reply that is passed to the syslog function.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Infodrom | Cfingerd | <= 1.4.3 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0202.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2576Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6364Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0202.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2576Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6364Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-0609?
Format string vulnerability in Infodrom cfingerd 1.4.3 and earlier allows a remote attacker to gain additional privileges via a malformed ident reply that is passed to the syslog function.
How severe is CVE-2001-0609?
CVE-2001-0609 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 18.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0609?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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