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CVE-2008-0097

7.5 · HIGH

Format string vulnerability in the log function in Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server (GSW_SSHD) 7.01.0003 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in t…

Published Jan 8, 2008georgia_softworksCWE-20EPSS 2.46%

Overview

CVE-2008-0097 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting georgia_softworks ssh2_server. It was published on January 8, 2008 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 log function in Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server (GSW_SSHD) 7.01.0003 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the username field, as demonstrated by a certain LoginPassword message.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from georgia_softworks. Update ssh2_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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
georgia_softworksssh2_server0Affected

References

Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/gswsshit-adv.txtRefsecunia.com/advisories/28307Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3517Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485725/100/0/threadedRefaluigi.altervista.org/adv/gswsshit-adv.txtRefsecunia.com/advisories/28307Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3517Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485725/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0097?

CVE-2008-0097 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting georgia_softworks ssh2_server. It was published on January 8, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-0097?

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-2008-0097?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from georgia_softworks. Update ssh2_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-2008-0097?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-0097 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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