Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:VULN:CHEROKEE-0-4-17-1 |
|---|---|
Severity |
Info |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Vulnerable Cherokee version (< 0.4.17.1) |
Release Date |
2005/03/10 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Vulnerable Cherokee version (< 0.4.17.1)
This signature detects Cherokee 0.4.17.1 and earlier versions, which are vulnerable to format string attacks.
Extended Description
It is reported that Cherokee is susceptible to a remote format string vulnerability. This issue is due to a failure of the application to properly sanitize user-supplied input before using it as the format specifier in a formatted printing function. A remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected service.
Affected Products
- Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD 0.1.0
- Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD 0.1.5
- Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD 0.1.6
- Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD 0.2.0
- Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD 0.2.5
- Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD 0.2.6
- Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD 0.2.7
- Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD 0.4.17
- Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD 0.4.6
- Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD 0.4.7
- Cherokee Cherokee HTTPD 0.4.8
References