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CVE-2007-5825

7.5 · HIGH

Format string vulnerability in the ws_addarg function in webserver.c in mt-dappd in Firefly Media Server 0.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a stats method actio…

Published Nov 5, 2007fireflyCWE-134EPSS 3.72%

Overview

CVE-2007-5825 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting firefly media_server. It was published on November 5, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Format string vulnerability in the ws_addarg function in webserver.c in mt-dappd in Firefly Media Server 0.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a stats method action to /xml-rpc with format string specifiers in the (1) username or (2) password portion of base64-encoded data on the "Authorization: Basic" HTTP header line.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from firefly. Update media_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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5825?

CVE-2007-5825 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting firefly media_server. It was published on November 5, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-5825?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5825?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from firefly. Update media_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.

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