CVE-2004-0700 describes a format string vulnerability in mod_ssl versions prior to 2.8.19 for Apache before 1.3.31, specifically within the ssl_engine_log.c file. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by injecting format string specifiers into HTTPS log messages. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. While no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is readily available, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, suggesting awareness and potential for private exploitation, though it is not currently listed on the KEV catalog.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.3.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mod_ssl:mod_ssl:2.3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mod_ssl:mod_ssl:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mod_ssl:mod_ssl:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mod_ssl:mod_ssl:2.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.4.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mod_ssl:mod_ssl:2.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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