# CVE-2007-5265: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in websrv.cpp in Dawn of Time 1.69s beta4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary cod

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2007-10-08 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in websrv.cpp in Dawn of Time 1.69s beta4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) username or (2) password fields when accessing certain "restricted zones", which are not properly handled by the (a) processWebHeader and (b) filterWebRequest functions.

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## References

- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3418
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/dawnfs-adv.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27083
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/481619/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36973
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3201
- http://forums.dawnoftime.org/viewtopic.php?t=2102
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25944
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30644

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