CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1208

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2001-1208 describes a format string vulnerability in DayDream BBS that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a file containing a ~#RA control code.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations by allowing attackers to remotely take control of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update DayDream BBS to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in DayDream BBS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a file containing a ~#RA control code.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS