CVE-2003-0098: Critical severity Apcupsd Apcupsd vulnerability
Published Feb 26, 2003
·Updated
Unknown vulnerability in apcupsd before 3.8.6, and 3.10.x before 3.10.5, allows remote attackers to gain root privileges, possibly via format strings in a request to a slave server.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Apcupsd Apcupsd>=3.10.0<3.10.5
Apcupsd Apcupsd<3.8.6
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 26, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Mar 3, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0098?
CVE-2003-0098 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to gain root privileges on affected systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0098?
To fix CVE-2003-0098, update to apcupsd version 3.8.6 or later, or 3.10.5 or later.
3
What versions of apcupsd are affected by CVE-2003-0098?
CVE-2003-0098 affects apcupsd versions prior to 3.8.6 and versions between 3.10.0 and 3.10.5.
4
Can CVE-2003-0098 affect Debian systems?
Yes, CVE-2003-0098 can affect Debian Linux versions 2.2 and 3.0 that utilize vulnerable apcupsd versions.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2003-0098 exploit?
CVE-2003-0098 exploits vulnerabilities related to format strings in requests sent to a slave server.