Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old remote code execution issue in Power Daemon. If a reachable system still runs powerd 2.0.2 or earlier, a crafted WHATIDO value could abuse unsafe format string handling and potentially let an attacker run code. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux systems still running Power Daemon 2.0.2 or earlier, particularly where the daemon accepts remote input. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so teams should confirm package names and versions from local inventory and distribution records. Prioritize confirmation and containment on legacy infrastructure. The issue is old, but the stated impact is remote arbitrary code execution, which can be business-critical if the daemon remains exposed and unsupported. Mitigation focus: Identify any installed Power Daemon instances and record exact versions.; Remove powerd where it is not operationally required.; Restrict network access to powerd on systems where it must remain enabled..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- powerdaemon-syslog-format-string(24713)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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