CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-5613

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2017-5613 is a format string vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a template file.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution, posing a serious security threat to systems using these components.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update cgiemail and cgiecho to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to review and secure template files against unauthorized access.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a template file.

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