CVE-2003-0102: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 18, 2003
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in tryelf() in readelf.c of the file command allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the user running file, possibly via a large entity size value in an ELF header (elfhdr.eshentsize).

Affected Software

15 affected components
file file=3.28
file file=3.30
file file=3.32
file file=3.33
file file=3.34
file file=3.35
file file=3.36
file file=3.37
file file=3.39
file file=3.40
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5.1
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5.2
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5.3
NetBSD NetBSD=1.6

Event History

Mar 18, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0102?

CVE-2003-0102 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0102?

To fix CVE-2003-0102, you should upgrade to the latest version of the file command that addresses this buffer overflow issue.

3

Which versions of the file command are affected by CVE-2003-0102?

CVE-2003-0102 affects file command versions 3.28, 3.30, 3.32, 3.33, 3.34, 3.35, 3.36, 3.37, 3.39, and 3.40.

4

How does CVE-2003-0102 exploit vulnerabilities in ELF headers?

CVE-2003-0102 exploits vulnerabilities through a buffer overflow triggered by a large entity size value in an ELF header.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2003-0102 on systems?

The impact of CVE-2003-0102 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the system as the user running the file command.

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