CVE-2005-1061: Medium severity LogWatch LogWatch vulnerability
The secure script in LogWatch before 2.6-2 allows attackers to prevent LogWatch from detecting malicious activity via certain strings in the secure file that are later used as part of a regular expression, which causes the parser to crash, aka "logwatch log processing regular expression DoS."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1061?
CVE-2005-1061 is a vulnerability that poses a denial-of-service risk due to improper handling of certain strings in LogWatch.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1061?
To fix CVE-2005-1061, upgrade LogWatch to version 2.6.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-1061?
CVE-2005-1061 affects LogWatch versions prior to 2.6-2 and specific Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-1061?
CVE-2005-1061 is categorized as a denial-of-service vulnerability impacting the log processing functionality of LogWatch.
Can CVE-2005-1061 be exploited remotely?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2005-1061 remotely through crafted log entries that cause the LogWatch parser to crash.