CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1159

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A format string vulnerability in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 3.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the query string argument of an HTTP GET request.

Risk Assessment

The risk includes complete unavailability of the file server and potential remote code execution, which could lead to data breaches or further compromise of the infrastructure.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade Easy File Sharing Web Server to the latest available version or apply a security patch; if an upgrade is not possible, consider replacing the server with a secure alternative.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 3.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the query string argument in an HTTP GET request.

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