CVE-2007-5825 describes a format string vulnerability in the ws_addarg function of Firefly Media Server versions 0.2.4 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting format string specifiers into the username or password fields of the HTTP Authorization header during a stats method action to /xml-rpc. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, no publicly available exploit code in Metasploit or ExploitDB, and minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:firefly:media_server:0.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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