What is the severity of CVE-2003-0179?

CVE-2003-0179 is considered a critical severity vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0179?

To mitigate CVE-2003-0179, upgrade to a later version of Lotus Domino or Lotus Notes that has patched this buffer overflow flaw.

Who is affected by CVE-2003-0179?

CVE-2003-0179 primarily affects users of Lotus Domino 6.0.1 and earlier versions, including the Lotus Notes Client.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0179?

CVE-2003-0179 is a buffer overflow vulnerability related to the COM Object Control Handler.

Can CVE-2003-0179 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-0179 can be exploited remotely through various attack vectors such as the InitializeUsingNotesUserName method.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2003-0179

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

29/3/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-0179: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Mar 29 2003(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the COM Object Control Handler for Lotus Domino 6.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via multiple attack vectors, as demonstrated using the InitializeUsingNotesUserName method in the iNotes ActiveX control.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ibm Lotus Domino Web Server	=6.0
Ibm Lotus Notes Client	=6.0

Remedy

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/571297

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6872

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0179?
CVE-2003-0179 is considered a critical severity vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0179?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0179, upgrade to a later version of Lotus Domino or Lotus Notes that has patched this buffer overflow flaw.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0179?
CVE-2003-0179 primarily affects users of Lotus Domino 6.0.1 and earlier versions, including the Lotus Notes Client.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0179?
CVE-2003-0179 is a buffer overflow vulnerability related to the COM Object Control Handler.
Can CVE-2003-0179 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0179 can be exploited remotely through various attack vectors such as the InitializeUsingNotesUserName method.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0179?
CVE-2003-0179 is considered a critical severity vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0179?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0179, upgrade to a later version of Lotus Domino or Lotus Notes that has patched this buffer overflow flaw.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0179?
CVE-2003-0179 primarily affects users of Lotus Domino 6.0.1 and earlier versions, including the Lotus Notes Client.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0179?
CVE-2003-0179 is a buffer overflow vulnerability related to the COM Object Control Handler.
Can CVE-2003-0179 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0179 can be exploited remotely through various attack vectors such as the InitializeUsingNotesUserName method.