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CVE-2004-0393

HighPublished

Format string vulnerability in the msg function for rlpr daemon (rlprd) 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers...

Published: Jun 30, 2004
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 19, 2004

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

17.4%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Format string vulnerability in the msg function for rlpr daemon (rlprd) 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a buffer that can not be resolved, which is provided to the syslog function.

Sources

Rlpr 2.04 - 'msg()' Remote Format StringExploit
jaguar · linux · Jun 25, 2004
Rlpr 2.0 - 'msg()' Multiple VulnerabilitiesExploit
[email protected] · linux · Jun 19, 2004

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