CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-2026

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A format string vulnerability in the logmsg function in svc.c in Pound 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in syslog messages.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the server, leading to full system compromise and potential data leakage.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade Pound to a version later than 1.5 that includes a fix for the format string vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in the logmsg function in svc.c for Pound 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in syslog messages.

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