Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-1917 is an old LCDProc flaw where malformed text could make the program treat user input as formatting instructions. The CVE description says remote attackers could execute arbitrary code in LCDProc 0.4.1 and earlier. Business risk is mainly for legacy systems still running or exposing this software. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux or embedded monitoring systems still running LCDProc 0.4.1 or earlier, especially if the service is reachable by untrusted users or networks. Modern environments are only affected if they retained this obsolete version or vendor-packaged equivalent. Prioritize remediation if LCDProc is present on reachable production, facility, or embedded systems. The age reduces likely prevalence, but remote code execution on legacy infrastructure can still create disproportionate operational risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory LCDProc deployments and flag version 0.4.1 or earlier.; Review LCDProc and distribution advisories for documented fixed packages.; Upgrade or remove vulnerable LCDProc installations where supported fixes exist..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- lcdproc-testfuncfunc-format-string(15817)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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