CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0188

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A format string vulnerability in the SetBaseURL function in the AtHoc toolbar allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an invalid URL that is recorded in the debug log.

Risk Assessment

The risk to the organization is the possibility of remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to system compromise, data theft, or further attack escalation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update the AtHoc toolbar to the latest version that fixes this vulnerability and restrict access to debug logs.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in the SetBaseURL function in AtHoc toolbar allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an invalid URL that is recorded in the debug log.

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