CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-2091

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2002-2091 describes a format string vulnerability in Deception Finger Daemon (decfingerd) version 0.7 that may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username in a finger request.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of remote code execution, potentially allowing an attacker to gain control over the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Deception Finger Daemon to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unauthorized activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in Deception Finger Daemon, decfingerd, 0.7 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username of a finger request.

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