CVE-2001-0717 describes a critical format string vulnerability in the ToolTalk database server, rpc.ttdbserverd, affecting the tooltalk_database_server product. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting format string specifiers into data passed to the syslog function. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability presents a severe risk, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity. Despite its age and high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tooltalk:tooltalk_database_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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