CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-2417

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A format string vulnerability in smtp.c in smtp.proxy version 1.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting format string specifiers into the client hostname or message-id, which are then processed in a syslog message.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the SMTP proxy server, leading to compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade smtp.proxy to a version later than 1.1.3 that includes a fix for the format string vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in smtp.c for smtp.proxy 1.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) client hostname or (2) message-id, which are injected into a syslog message.

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