Description
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.
Product(s):
- Socat 1.0.3.0
- Socat 1.0.4.0
- Socat 1.0.4.1
- Socat 1.0.4.2
- Socat 1.1.0.0
- Socat 1.1.0.1
- Socat 1.2.0.0
- Socat 1.3.0.0
- Socat 1.3.0.1
- Socat 1.3.1.0
- Socat 1.3.2.0
- Socat 1.3.2.1
- Socat 1.3.2.2
- Socat 1.4.0.0
- Socat 1.4.0.1
- Socat 1.4.0.2
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-1484, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-1484 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.