CVE-2011-4357

Description

Format string vulnerability in the p_cgi_error function in python/neo_cgi.c in the Python CGI Kit (neo_cgi) module for Clearsilver 0.10.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled when creating CGI error messages using the cgi_error API function.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.57% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ClearSilver/message/1422
http://code.google.com/p/clearsilver/source/detail?r=919
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2355 vendor advisory
http://osvdb.org/77419 vdb entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/27/1 mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71599 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/47016 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4357?
CVE-2011-4357 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-4357?
To fix CVE-2011-4357, 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-2011-4357 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-4357 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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