CVE-2004-0561: High severity University of Minnesota gopherd vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2004
·Updated
Format string vulnerability in the log routine for gopher daemon (gopherd) 3.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
1 affected component
University of Minnesota gopherd=3.0.3
Event History
Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 19, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0561?
CVE-2004-0561 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0561?
To fix CVE-2004-0561, users should upgrade to a patched version of gopherd that addresses the format string vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0561?
CVE-2004-0561 affects the gopherd version 3.0.3 developed by the University of Minnesota.
4
What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2004-0561?
CVE-2004-0561 allows attackers to cause a denial of service and may enable execution of arbitrary code on the affected system.
5
Can CVE-2004-0561 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0561 can be exploited remotely by attackers targeting the vulnerable gopher daemon.