CVE-2003-0015: Double Free

Published Feb 7, 2003
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Updated

Double-free vulnerability in CVS 1.11.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed Directory request, as demonstrated by bypassing write checks to execute Update-prog and Checkin-prog commands.

Affected Software

13 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.6
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.7
FreeBSD FreeBSD=5.0
CVS CVS=1.10.7
CVS CVS=1.10.8
CVS CVS=1.11
CVS CVS=1.11.1
CVS CVS=1.11.1p1
CVS CVS=1.11.2
CVS CVS=1.11.3
CVS CVS=1.11.4

Event History

Feb 7, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0015?

CVE-2003-0015 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0015?

To fix CVE-2003-0015, update CVS to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0015?

CVE-2003-0015 affects CVS versions 1.11.4 and earlier, as well as certain FreeBSD versions up to 5.0.

4

Can CVE-2003-0015 allow remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2003-0015 can potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

What is a common attack vector for CVE-2003-0015?

A common attack vector for CVE-2003-0015 is a malformed Directory request that bypasses write checks.

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