CVE-2004-2160: Medium severity xmlstarlet command line xml toolkit vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2004
·Updated
Format string vulnerability in xmlelem.c for XMLStarlet Command Line XML Toolkit 0.9.3 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
1 affected component
XMLStarlet Command Line XML Toolkit=0.9.3
Remediation
Event History
Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jul 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2160?
CVE-2004-2160 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-2160?
To fix CVE-2004-2160, upgrade XMLStarlet Command Line XML Toolkit to version 0.9.4 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2004-2160?
CVE-2004-2160 affects XMLStarlet Command Line XML Toolkit version 0.9.3.
4
Can CVE-2004-2160 lead to code execution?
Yes, CVE-2004-2160 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-2160?
CVE-2004-2160 is categorized as a format string vulnerability.