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CVE-2002-0916

UnknownEPSS 2.94%

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CVE-2002-0916 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the allowuser code for the Stellar-X msntauth authentication module, as distributed in Squid 2.4.STABLE6 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the user name, which are not properly handled in a syslog call.. EPSS estimates a 2.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in the allowuser code for the Stellar-X msntauth authentication module, as distributed in Squid 2.4.STABLE6 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the user name, which are not properly handled in a syslog call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.94%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Stellar-X SoftwareMsntauth<= 2.0.3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0916?
Format string vulnerability in the allowuser code for the Stellar-X msntauth authentication module, as distributed in Squid 2.4.STABLE6 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the user name, which are not properly handled in a syslog call.
How severe is CVE-2002-0916?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0916 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0916?
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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Source: NVD / NIST