ArX libneon format string
| arx-libneon-format-string (15918) |  High Risk |
Description:
ArX could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a vulnerable client, caused by a format string vulnerability in libneon. A remote attacker, in control of a malicious WebDAV server, could supply a specially-crafted format string to execute arbitrary commands on the victim's computer, once the vulnerable client connects to the malicious server.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of ArX (1.0.19 or later), available from the ArX Web site. See References.
References:
- ArX GNU Project Web site: ArX Web site.
Platforms Affected:
- GNU ArX 1.0.18
Reported:
Apr 20, 2004
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