CVE-2004-1946: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-1946: Format string vulnerability in the PRINT_ERROR function in common.c for Cherokee Web Server 0.4.16 and earl...

Format string vulnerability in the PRINT_ERROR function in common.c for Cherokee Web Server 0.4.16 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the -C command line argument. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue could be exploited remotely, or if Cherokee is running at escalated privileges. Therefore it might not be a vulnerability.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Cherokee Web Server issue concerns unsafe handling of a command-line configuration argument. The public record says a local user might execute code, but also warns remote exploitability and privilege impact are unclear. Exposure appears limited to Cherokee Web Server 0.4.16 or earlier where local users can influence startup arguments. The bundle provides no CPEs, CVSS, or modern affected-product inventory. Treat this as a low-volume legacy exposure review, not an emergency, unless Cherokee 0.4.16 or earlier is still deployed on shared or privileged systems. Mitigation focus: Identify any Cherokee Web Server 0.4.16 or earlier deployments.; Check Cherokee project or vendor guidance for fixes or replacement direction.; Prevent untrusted users from controlling service startup arguments..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 21:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 10, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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cherokee-printerror-format-string(15924)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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