CVE-2003-0098: Critical severity Apcupsd Apcupsd vulnerability

Published Feb 26, 2003
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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

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
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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.

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