CVE-2006-0743 : Format string vulnerability in LocalSyslogAppender in Apache log4net 1.2.9 might

Format string vulnerability in LocalSyslogAppender in Apache log4net 1.2.9 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and termination) via unknown vectors.

Published 2006-03-09 20:02:00

Updated 2017-07-20 01:30:02

Source Red Hat, Inc.

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Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionDenial of service

Products affected by CVE-2006-0743

Apache » Log4net » Version: 1.2.9 Beta
cpe:2.3:a:apache:log4net:1.2.9_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2006-0743

EPSS FAQ

2.41%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 88 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2006-0743

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source	First Seen
5.0	MEDIUM	AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P	10.0	2.9	NIST
Access Vector: Network Access Complexity: Low Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: None Integrity Impact: None Availability Impact: Partial

CWE ids for CVE-2006-0743

CWE-134 Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

Vendor statements for CVE-2006-0743

Red Hat 2006-11-22

Not vulnerable. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1, 3, and 4 do not include log4net.

References for CVE-2006-0743

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0955

Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17095
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_26_sr.html

Security - Support | SUSE

CVEs referencing this url
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25196

log4net LocalSyslogAppender denial of service CVE-2006-0743 Vulnerability Report
http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/LOG4NET-67

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