CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0501

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2002-0501 describes a format string vulnerability in the log_print() function of the Posadis DNS server before version m5pre2, allowing local users and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings inserted into logging messages.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized code execution, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade the Posadis DNS server to version m5pre2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in log_print() function of Posadis DNS server before version m5pre2 allows local users and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings that are inserted into logging messages.

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