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CVE-2003-0201: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Apr 15 2003(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the call_trans2open function in trans2.c for Samba 2.2.x before 2.2.8a, 2.0.10 and earlier 2.0.x versions, and Samba-TNG before 0.3.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Samba=2.2.1a
Samba=2.0.10
Samba=0.3.1
Samba=2.0.1
Samba=2.2.3a
Samba=2.0.2
Samba=2.0.6
Samba=2.0.4
Samba=2.2.7a
Samba=2.0.3
Samba=2.2.0
Samba=2.2.0a
Samba=2.2.8
Samba=0.3
Samba=2.0.5
Samba=2.0.7
Samba=2.2.4
Samba=2.2.5
Samba=2.0.0
Samba=2.0.8
Samba=2.0.9
Samba=2.2.6
Samba=2.2.7
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.0a_pk3_bl17
HPE HP-UX=11.11
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1_pk3_bl17
HPE HP-UX=10.01
HP Tru64 UNIX=4.0d_pk9_bl17
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.1
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.5.1
HPE HP-UX=11.04
HP Tru64 UNIX=4.0f
HP Tru64 UNIX=4.0f_pk6_bl17
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.0a
HP Tru64 UNIX=4.0d
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.0_pk4_bl17
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.0_pk4_bl18
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=9.0
HPE HP-UX=11.00
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.2
HP Tru64 UNIX=4.0g
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1a_pk3_bl3
Sun SunOS=5.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.4
HP Tru64 UNIX=4.0g_pk3_bl17
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.0
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1_pk4_bl18
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1b_pk1_bl1
Sun SunOS=5.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2
HP Tru64 UNIX=4.0b
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1_pk5_bl19
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1_pk6_bl20
HPE HP-UX=10.20
HPE HP-UX=10.24
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=9.0
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1a
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1a_pk1_bl1
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.6
Sun SunOS
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=9.0-x86_update_2
HP Tru64 UNIX=4.0f_pk7_bl18
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.0f
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1a_pk2_bl2
HPE HP-UX=11.20
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=7.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.3
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1b
HPE HP-UX=11.22
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=8.0
HP CIFS/9000 Server=a.01.08.01
HP CIFS/9000 Server=a.01.06
HP CIFS/9000 Server=a.01.07
HP CIFS/9000 Server=a.01.09
HP CIFS/9000 Server=a.01.09.01
HP CIFS/9000 Server=a.01.05
HP CIFS/9000 Server=a.01.08
HP CIFS/9000 Server=a.01.09.02

Remedy

http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-280

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7294

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0201?

    The severity of CVE-2003-0201 is classified as high due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0201?

    To fix CVE-2003-0201, upgrade Samba to version 2.2.8a or later.

  • What versions of Samba are affected by CVE-2003-0201?

    CVE-2003-0201 affects Samba versions 2.2.x before 2.2.8a and 2.0.x versions up to 2.0.10, as well as Samba-TNG prior to 0.3.2.

  • Can CVE-2003-0201 be exploited locally?

    CVE-2003-0201 is primarily a remote vulnerability, enabling attackers to exploit it over a network.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2003-0201 on a system?

    Exploitation of CVE-2003-0201 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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