CVE-2002-0412
HighSummary
CVE-2002-0412 describes a vulnerability in the TraceEvent function in ntop before version 2.1 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting format strings into calls to the syslog function. This can be done via an HTTP GET request, a username in HTTP authentication, or a password in HTTP authentication.
Risk Assessment
Organizations may be exposed to remote code execution, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability for unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade ntop to version 2.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring system logs for potential attack attempts is advisable.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Format string vulnerability in TraceEvent function for ntop before 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing format strings to be injected into calls to the syslog function, via (1) an HTTP GET request, (2) a user name in HTTP authentication, or (3) a password in HTTP authentication.