CVE-2005-0188 describes a format string vulnerability within the SetBaseURL function of the AtHoc toolbar. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting format string specifiers into an invalid URL, which is then written to the debug log. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe, requiring no authentication and having low attack complexity, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age and severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:athoc:athoc_toolbar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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