CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0700

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Format string vulnerability in the mod_proxy hook functions function in ssl_engine_log.c in mod_ssl before 2.8.19 for Apache before 1.3.31 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary messages via format string specifiers in certain log messages for HTTPS that are handled by the ssl_log function.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or manipulate logs, potentially leading to system integrity and data confidentiality breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately upgrade mod_ssl to version 2.8.19 or later and Apache to version 1.3.31 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in the mod_proxy hook functions function in ssl_engine_log.c in mod_ssl before 2.8.19 for Apache before 1.3.31 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary messages via format string specifiers in certain log messages for HTTPS that are handled by the ssl_log function.

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