CVE-2003-0165: Medium severity Gnome EOG vulnerability
Published Mar 29, 2003
·Updated
Format string vulnerability in Eye Of Gnome (EOG) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a command line argument for the file to display.
Affected Software
10 affected components
Gnome EOG=1.0.0
Gnome EOG=1.0.1
Gnome EOG=1.0.2
Gnome EOG=1.0.3
Gnome EOG=1.0.4
Gnome EOG=1.1.1
Gnome EOG=1.1.2
Gnome EOG=1.1.3
Gnome EOG=1.1.4
Gnome EOG=2.2.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 29, 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-2003-0165?
CVE-2003-0165 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0165?
To fix CVE-2003-0165, upgrade to a patched version of Eye Of Gnome that addresses this format string vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Eye Of Gnome are affected by CVE-2003-0165?
CVE-2003-0165 affects Eye Of Gnome versions 1.0.0 through 1.1.4.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0165?
CVE-2003-0165 is a format string vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
5
Can CVE-2003-0165 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0165 can potentially be exploited remotely through command line arguments.