CVE-2008-0097

Description

Format string vulnerability in the log function in Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server (GSW_SSHD) 7.01.0003 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the username field, as demonstrated by a certain LoginPassword message.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.91% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3517 third party advisory
http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/gswsshit-adv.txt
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485725/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://secunia.com/advisories/28307 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0097?
CVE-2008-0097 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-0097?
To fix CVE-2008-0097, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-0097 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-0097 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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