First published: Mon Jun 04 2007(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in the MprLogToFile::logEvent function in Mbedthis AppWeb 2.0.5-4, when the build supports logging but the configuration disables logging, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via format string specifiers in the HTTP scheme, as demonstrated by a "GET %n://localhost:80/" request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP server | =2.0.5-4 |
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CVE-2007-3009 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
To fix CVE-2007-3009, ensure that logging is properly configured and enabled in the Mbedthis AppWeb 2.0.5-4 server.
CVE-2007-3009 affects users of Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP server version 2.0.5-4 with logging disabled.
CVE-2007-3009 allows remote attackers to exploit format string vulnerabilities leading to daemon crashes.
Yes, CVE-2007-3009 can be exploited remotely by attackers using malicious format string specifiers.