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CVE-2004-1946

UnknownEPSS 0.58%

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CVE-2004-1946 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the PRINT_ERROR function in common.c for Cherokee Web Server 0.4.16 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the -C command line argument. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue could be exploited remotely, or if Cherokee is running at escalated privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in the PRINT_ERROR function in common.c for Cherokee Web Server 0.4.16 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the -C command line argument. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue could be exploited remotely, or if Cherokee is running at escalated privileges. Therefore it might not be a vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.58%

43.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CherokeeCherokee Httpd0.4.16

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1946?
Format string vulnerability in the PRINT_ERROR function in common.c for Cherokee Web Server 0.4.16 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the -C command line argument. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue could be exploited remotely, or if Cherokee is running at escalated privileges. Therefore it might not be a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2004-1946?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1946 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1946?
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