CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1214

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A format string vulnerability in Kreed 1.05 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format specifiers in a nickname or message text.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the victim's system, leading to full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Immediately update Kreed software to the latest available version that fixes this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in Kreed 1.05 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format specifiers in (1) a nickname or (2) message text.

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