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GpsDrive friendsd2 dir Field Remote Format String

high Nessus Plugin ID 20159

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Synopsis

The remote server is affected by a format string vulnerability.

Description

The remote host is running a GpsDrive friendsd server, which records the positions of friends on a map.

The version of friendsd installed on the remote host is affected by a format string vulnerability. An attacker can leverage this issue using a specially crafted packet to crash the server and possibly execute code on the remote host subject to the privileges under which the server runs.

Solution

Upgrade to 2.10pre3-cvs or later.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?dabc8c33

http://www.nessus.org/u?777cc0de

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 20159

File Name: gpsfriends_friendsd_format_string.nasl

Version: 1.20

Type: remote

Published: 11/7/2005

Updated: 7/12/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.3

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/4/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-3523

BID: 15319