CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2410

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A format string vulnerability in the nm_info_handler function in Network Manager may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a Wireless Access Point identifier, which is not properly handled in a syslog call.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization includes the possibility of remote code execution, which could lead to compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update Network Manager to a version that fixes this vulnerability and implement input validation for access point identifiers.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in the nm_info_handler function in Network Manager may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a Wireless Access Point identifier, which is not properly handled in a syslog call.

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