CVE-2004-0561: High severity University of Minnesota gopherd vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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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.

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