National Cyber-Alert System

Vulnerability Summary for CVE-2008-0097

Overview

Format string vulnerability in the log function in Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server (GSW_SSHD) 7.01.0003 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the username field, as demonstrated by a certain LoginPassword message.

Impact

CVSS Severity (version 2.0):

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External Source: BUGTRAQ

Name: 20080102 Multiple vulnerabilities in Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server 7.01.0003

Hyperlink:http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/485725/100/0/threaded

External Source: SECUNIA

Name: 28307

Type: Advisory

Hyperlink:http://secunia.com/advisories/28307

External Source: MISC

Name: http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/gswsshit-adv.txt

Hyperlink:http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/gswsshit-adv.txt

External Source: SREASON

Name: 3517

Hyperlink:http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3517