Description
Format string vulnerability in the nn_exitmsg function in nn 6.6.0 through 6.6.3 allows remote NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in server responses.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | nn | 6.6.4-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | nn | 6.6.4-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | nn | 6.6.4-1 | — |
References
- 27086 vdb-entry
- 5160 vdb-entry
- nn-error-msg-format-string(9491) vdb-entry
- 20020704 nn remote format string vulnerability mailing-list