VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2008-0097

CVSS score7.5 HIGH
EPSS probability2.46%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2008-01-08
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Description

Format string vulnerability in the log function in Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server (GSW_SSHD) 7.01.0003 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the username field, as demonstrated by a certain LoginPassword message.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Primary references