Format string vulnerability in the _msg function in error.c in socat 1.4.0.3 and earlier, when used as an HTTP proxy client and run with the -ly option, allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a syslog message.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.4
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade socat | Jul 30, 2024 | Dec 31, 2004 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-misc/socat. | Oct 30, 2017 | Dec 31, 2004 |
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