CVE-2003-0298: Integer Overflow
First published: Thu May 15 2003(Updated: )
The IMAP Client for Mozilla 1.3 and 1.4a allows remote malicious IMAP servers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain large (1) literal and possibly (2) mailbox size values that cause either integer signedness errors or integer overflow errors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.3 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.4-alpha |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0298?
CVE-2003-0298 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0298?
To fix CVE-2003-0298, users should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of the Mozilla client.
What versions of Mozilla are affected by CVE-2003-0298?
CVE-2003-0298 affects Mozilla versions 1.3 and 1.4-alpha.
What types of attacks does CVE-2003-0298 enable?
CVE-2003-0298 enables denial of service attacks and potential execution of arbitrary code via malformed IMAP commands.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0298?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2003-0298; the recommended action is to update to a secure version.
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