CVE-2004-1388 describes a format string vulnerability in the gpsd_report function of BerliOS GPD daemon (gpsd) versions 1.9.0 through 2.7. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted GPS requests containing format string specifiers that are improperly handled during syslog calls. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, exploit code is readily available, including multiple Metasploit modules and entries on ExploitDB, indicating significant community awareness and the potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:berlios:gps_daemon:1.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.25CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:berlios:gps_daemon:1.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.26CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:berlios:gps_daemon:1.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.91CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:berlios:gps_daemon:1.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.92CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:berlios:gps_daemon:1.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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