CVE-2003-0256: High severity KDE Kopete vulnerability
Published May 9, 2003
·Updated
The GnuPG plugin in kopete before 0.6.2 does not properly cleanse the command line when executing gpg, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Affected Software
1 affected component
KDE Kopete=0.6.1
Event History
May 9, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
May 27, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0256?
CVE-2003-0256 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary command execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0256?
To fix CVE-2003-0256, upgrade Kopete to version 0.6.2 or later.
3
Which versions of Kopete are affected by CVE-2003-0256?
Kopete versions prior to 0.6.2, including 0.6.1, are affected by CVE-2003-0256.
4
What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2003-0256?
CVE-2003-0256 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.
5
Is CVE-2003-0256 specific to any operating systems?
CVE-2003-0256 specifically affects the Kopete application and is relevant to any operating system where the affected versions are installed.