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CVE-2008-5742

UnknownEPSS 2.03%

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CVE-2008-5742 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in AIST NetCat 3.12 and earlier allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via (1) the redirect parameter in a logoff action to modules/auth/index.php or (2) the url parameter to modules/linkmanager/redirect.php. NOTE: this was reported within an "HTTP Response Splitting" section in the original disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in AIST NetCat 3.12 and earlier allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via (1) the redirect parameter in a logoff action to modules/auth/index.php or (2) the url parameter to modules/linkmanager/redirect.php. NOTE: this was reported within an "HTTP Response Splitting" section in the original disclosure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.03%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetcatNetcat<= 3.12
NetcatNetcat1.1
NetcatNetcat2.0
NetcatNetcat2.1
NetcatNetcat2.2
NetcatNetcat2.3
NetcatNetcat2.4
NetcatNetcat3.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5742?
Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in AIST NetCat 3.12 and earlier allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via (1) the redirect parameter in a logoff action to modules/auth/index.php or (2) the url parameter to modules/linkmanager/redirect.php. NOTE: this was reported within an "HTTP Response Splitting" section in the original disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2008-5742?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5742 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5742?
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