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Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

CVE-2004-2386

High
7.5/10

Summary

Format string vulnerability in the LogMsg function in sercd before 2.3.1 and sredird 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers passed from the HandleCPCCommand function.

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  • NETWORK
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CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

The software uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.

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