Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2005-1121 affects Oops! Proxy Server 1.5.23 and earlier. A crafted URL reaching certain database-backed authentication paths could trigger a format string flaw and may allow arbitrary code execution. The business risk is highest where this old proxy software is still reachable or used for authentication. Exposure is likely limited to environments still running Oops! Proxy Server 1.5.23 or earlier, especially with passwd_mysql or passwd_pgsql authentication enabled. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm product and version from asset inventory and package records. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high urgency if any affected proxy is internet-facing or authentication-adjacent. If no Oops! Proxy Server remains in use, record non-exposure and close after evidence review. Mitigation focus: Identify any Oops! Proxy Server deployments and their exact versions.; Review Debian, Gentoo, and vendor guidance for fixed packages or upgrade instructions.; Upgrade, replace, or retire Oops! Proxy Server 1.5.23 and earlier..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oops-format-string(20191)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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