CVE-2003-0033: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 7, 2003
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the RPC preprocessor for Snort 1.8 and 1.9.x before 1.9.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via fragmented RPC packets.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Snort Snort=1.8.0
Snort Snort=1.8.1
Snort Snort=1.8.2
Snort Snort=1.8.3
Snort Snort=1.8.4
Snort Snort=1.8.5
Snort Snort=1.8.6
Snort Snort=1.8.7
Snort Snort=1.9.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 7, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected 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-2003-0033?
CVE-2003-0033 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0033?
To fix CVE-2003-0033, upgrade Snort to version 1.9.1 or later.
3
What versions of Snort are affected by CVE-2003-0033?
CVE-2003-0033 affects Snort versions 1.8.0 through 1.8.7 and 1.9.0.
4
Is CVE-2003-0033 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2003-0033 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers over the network.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0033?
CVE-2003-0033 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the RPC preprocessor.