CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0041: OS Command Injection

First published: Sat Feb 01 2003(Updated: )

Kerberos FTP client allows remote FTP sites to execute arbitrary code via a pipe (|) character in a filename that is retrieved by the client.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MIT Kerberos
Red Hat Linux=6.2
Red Hat Linux=7.0
Red Hat Linux=7.1
Red Hat Linux=7.2
Red Hat Linux=7.3
Red Hat Linux=8.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall=8.2
Mandrake Linux=8.1
Mandrake Linux=8.2
Mandrake Linux=9.0
Red Hat Linux=7.2
Red Hat Linux=7.1
Red Hat Linux=8.0
Red Hat Linux=7.3
Red Hat Linux=6.2
Red Hat Linux=7.0
Red Hat Linux=7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0041?

    CVE-2003-0041 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0041?

    To fix CVE-2003-0041, update your Kerberos FTP client or use safer alternatives for FTP connections.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2003-0041?

    CVE-2003-0041 affects several versions of MIT Kerberos FTP client and various versions of Red Hat and Mandrake Linux.

  • Is CVE-2003-0041 still a concern today?

    While CVE-2003-0041 was significant at the time, it largely depends on whether outdated software is still in use today.

  • How does CVE-2003-0041 allow arbitrary code execution?

    CVE-2003-0041 allows arbitrary code execution through the manipulation of filenames using a pipe (|) character in FTP requests.

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