CVE-2003-0015: Double Free
First published: Fri Feb 07 2003(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.5 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.6 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.7 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.0 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.10.7 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.10.8 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.11 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.11.1 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.11.1p1 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.11.2 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.11.3 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.11.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://security.e-matters.de/advisories/012003.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2003-013.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/650937
- http://ccvs.cvshome.org/servlets/NewsItemView?newsID=51&JServSessionIdservlets=5of2iuhr14
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0028.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-02.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-233
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:009
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-012.html
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-032.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6650
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104438807203491&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104342550612736&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104428571204468&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104333092200589&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11108
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Can CVE-2003-0015 allow remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2003-0015 can potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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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- version/distrotech cvs/1.10.7
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- version/distrotech cvs/1.11.1p1
- version/distrotech cvs/1.11.2
- version/distrotech cvs/1.11.3
- version/distrotech cvs/1.11.4