Format String Vulnerability in WatchGuard Firebox and RSSA Appliances

CVE-2002-1519

Summary

A format string vulnerability exists in the command-line interface (CLI) of WatchGuard Firebox Vclass devices and RSSA Appliances. This flaw allows attackers to utilize format string specifiers in the password parameter, potentially resulting in a denial of service and the execution of arbitrary code. Careful attention to input validation is necessary to mitigate this security risk.

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