CVE-2004-0700
highpriority · track · 32EPSS 0.058 · 93 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
Format string vulnerability in the mod_proxy hook functions function in ssl_engine_log.c in mod_ssl before 2.8.19 for Apache before 1.3.31 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary messages via format string specifiers in certain log messages for HTTPS that are handled by the ssl_log function.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedRed Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1 redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:408 - FixedRed Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:408 - FixedRed Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:408 - FixedRed Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:408
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.4–7.5
weaknesses
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affected products (49)
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advisories (1)
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- RHSA-2004:408Red Hat Security Advisory: mod_ssl security update2004-09-07csaf · redhat_csafUS
An updated mod_ssl package for Apache that fixes a format string vulnerability is now available.
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sources
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references (30)
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- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000857enisa_euvd
- http://marc.info/?l=apache-modssl&m=109001100906749&w=2enisa_euvd
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109005001205991&w=2enisa_euvd
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0407-advisories/modsslFormat.txtenisa_euvd
- http://virulent.siyahsapka.org/enisa_euvd
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-532enisa_euvd
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/303448enisa_euvd
- http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/advisory.php?name=MDKSA-2004:075enisa_euvd
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