CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2409

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Format string vulnerability in util.c in nbsmtp 0.99 and earlier, while running in debug mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled in a syslog call.

Risk Assessment

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

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update nbsmtp to a version newer than 0.99 or disable debug mode if not essential to prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in util.c in nbsmtp 0.99 and earlier, while running in debug mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled in a syslog call.

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