rssh up to 2.2.1 log.c format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in rssh up to 2.2.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file log.c. Such manipulation leads to format string. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2004-1628. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in rssh up to 2.2.1. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the file log.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in log.c in rssh before 2.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.

The weakness was published 10/23/2004 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.info. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-1628. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/01/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15580 (GLSA-200410-28 : rssh: Format string vulnerability), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 2.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (17831), Tenable (15580), Secunia (SA12954†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-28451†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 15580
Nessus Name: GLSA-200410-28 : rssh: Format string vulnerability
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OpenVAS ID: 52319
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: rssh
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: rssh 2.2.2

Timelineinfo

10/23/2004 🔍
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10/23/2004 +0 days 🔍
10/28/2004 +5 days 🔍
02/20/2005 +114 days 🔍
12/01/2010 +2110 days 🔍
01/09/2015 +1500 days 🔍
03/01/2025 +3704 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.info
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-1628 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1628
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22340
X-Force: 17831
Secunia: 12954
Vulnerability Center: 28451 - Rssh Before 2.2.2 Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, High

Entryinfo

Created: 01/09/2015 16:15
Updated: 03/01/2025 22:11
Changes: 01/09/2015 16:15 (56), 03/10/2017 10:28 (7), 06/30/2021 12:12 (4), 06/30/2021 12:19 (1), 03/01/2025 22:11 (17)
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