CVE-2004-1097

CVE-2004-1097 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cherokee Cherokee Httpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerability in the cherokee_logger_ncsa_write_string function in Cherokee 0.4.17 and earlier, when authenticating via auth_pam, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1097?
Format string vulnerability in the cherokee_logger_ncsa_write_string function in Cherokee 0.4.17 and earlier, when authenticating via auth_pam, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the URL.
How severe is CVE-2004-1097?
CVE-2004-1097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1097 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1097?
CVE-2004-1097 primarily affects Cherokee Cherokee Httpd. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1097?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1097 published?
CVE-2004-1097 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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