CVE-2004-1097: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-1097: Format string vulnerability in the cherokee_logger_ncsa_write_string function in Cherokee 0.4.17 and earlie...

Format string vulnerability in the cherokee_logger_ncsa_write_string function in Cherokee 0.4.17 and earlier, when authenticating via auth_pam, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the URL.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Cherokee web server 0.4.17 and earlier may mishandle specially formed URLs during PAM authentication logging. A remote attacker could crash the service and may be able to run code, but the source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed real-world exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Cherokee web server deployments running version 0.4.17 or earlier with auth_pam enabled. Modern environments are unlikely to run this stack, but old appliances, lab systems, or forgotten internet-facing services should be checked. Prioritize discovery over emergency response unless exposed legacy Cherokee systems are found. If internet-facing affected systems exist, treat remediation as urgent because the stated impact includes service outage and possible code execution. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Cherokee web server 0.4.17 or earlier.; Check Gentoo and upstream Cherokee guidance for fixed packages or upgrade paths.; Remove or replace unsupported Cherokee deployments where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 02:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 1, 2004, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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