CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1806

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A format string vulnerability in PeerCast 0.1211 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the URL.

Risk Assessment

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

Recommendation

Immediately update PeerCast to the latest available version that fixes this vulnerability, and restrict access to the server to trusted sources only.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in PeerCast 0.1211 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the URL.

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