7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0031: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jan 15 2003(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in libmcrypt before 2.5.5 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libmcrypt=2.5.1_r4
Libmcrypt=2.5.2
Libmcrypt=2.5_.0
Libmcrypt=2.5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0031?

    CVE-2003-0031 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0031?

    To fix CVE-2003-0031, upgrade libmcrypt to version 2.5.5 or later.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2003-0031 be exploited for?

    CVE-2003-0031 can be exploited to trigger buffer overflows, leading to denial of service attacks.

  • Which versions of libmcrypt are affected by CVE-2003-0031?

    Versions of libmcrypt prior to 2.5.5, including 2.5.1_r4, 2.5.2, 2.5_.0, and 2.5.3 are affected by CVE-2003-0031.

  • Is CVE-2003-0031 a critical vulnerability?

    While CVE-2003-0031 is serious and can cause service disruption, it is primarily a denial of service vulnerability rather than a security breach.

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