CVE-2003-1236 describes multiple format string vulnerabilities in the logger function of Tanne 0.6.17, specifically within netzio.c. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting format string specifiers into syslog messages. With a CVSS score of 10.0, it represents a severe risk, requiring no authentication and having a low attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, and the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness and potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.6.17CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tanne:tanne:0.6.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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