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CVE-2007-3009

4.3 · MEDIUM

Format string vulnerability in the MprLogToFile::logEvent function in Mbedthis AppWeb 2.0.5-4, when the build supports logging but the configuration disables logging, allows remote attackers to cau…

Published Jun 4, 2007mbedthis_softwareEPSS 2.23%

Overview

CVE-2007-3009 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mbedthis_software mbedthis_appweb_http_server. It was published on June 4, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Format string vulnerability in the MprLogToFile::logEvent function in Mbedthis AppWeb 2.0.5-4, when the build supports logging but the configuration disables logging, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via format string specifiers in the HTTP scheme, as demonstrated by a "GET %n://localhost:80/" request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mbedthis_software. Update mbedthis_appweb_http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/25641Refwww.appwebserver.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=969Refwww.osvdb.org/35510Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/24454Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2159Refsecunia.com/advisories/25641Refwww.appwebserver.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=969Refwww.osvdb.org/35510Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/24454Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2159

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3009?

CVE-2007-3009 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mbedthis_software mbedthis_appweb_http_server. It was published on June 4, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-3009?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-3009?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mbedthis_software. Update mbedthis_appweb_http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-3009?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-3009 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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