CVE-2008-6520 describes multiple format string vulnerabilities within the SSI filter of Xitami Web Server 2.5c2 and potentially other versions. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this by sending specially crafted URIs containing format string specifiers, leading to a denial of service (daemon crash) and potentially arbitrary code execution. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability is critical, requiring no authentication or complex attack vectors. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion, suggesting it is not currently a prevalent threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.5c2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:imatix:xitami:2.5c2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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