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CVE-2011-4357

UnknownEPSS 3.06%

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CVE-2011-4357 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.06%

85.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Brandon LongClearsilver<= 0.10.5
Brandon LongClearsilver0.1
Brandon LongClearsilver0.2
Brandon LongClearsilver0.2.1
Brandon LongClearsilver0.3
Brandon LongClearsilver0.4
Brandon LongClearsilver0.5
Brandon LongClearsilver0.6
Brandon LongClearsilver0.7
Brandon LongClearsilver0.7.1
Brandon LongClearsilver0.7.2
Brandon LongClearsilver0.8.0
Brandon LongClearsilver0.8.1
Brandon LongClearsilver0.9.0
Brandon LongClearsilver0.9.1
Brandon LongClearsilver0.9.2
Brandon LongClearsilver0.9.3
Brandon LongClearsilver0.9.6
Brandon LongClearsilver0.9.7
Brandon LongClearsilver0.9.14
Brandon LongClearsilver0.10.1
Brandon LongClearsilver0.10.2
Brandon LongClearsilver0.10.3
Brandon LongClearsilver0.10.4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4357?
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.
How severe is CVE-2011-4357?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4357 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4357?
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Source: NVD / NIST