CVE-2003-0159: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 26, 2003
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
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.