CVE-2003-0159: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 26, 2003
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the NTLMSSP code for Ethereal 0.9.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.8.18
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.0
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.1
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.2
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.3
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.4
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.5
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.6
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.7
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.8
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.9

Event History

Mar 26, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Apr 2, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0159?

CVE-2003-0159 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0159?

To fix CVE-2003-0159, update Ethereal to version 0.10.0 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2003-0159?

CVE-2003-0159 affects Ethereal versions 0.9.0 through 0.9.9, as well as earlier versions such as 0.8.18.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0159?

CVE-2003-0159 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2003-0159 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2003-0159 can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, leading to data breaches.

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