CWE
189
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0372

First published: Fri Jun 06 2003(Updated: )

Signed integer vulnerability in libnasl in Nessus before 2.0.6 allows local users with plugin upload privileges to cause a denial of service (core dump) and possibly execute arbitrary code by causing a negative argument to be provided to the insstr function as used in a NASL script.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tenable Nessus<=2.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0372?

    CVE-2003-0372 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or potential arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0372?

    To address CVE-2003-0372, you should upgrade Nessus to version 2.0.6 or later.

  • Which versions of Nessus are affected by CVE-2003-0372?

    Nessus versions prior to 2.0.6, specifically up to 2.0.5, are affected by CVE-2003-0372.

  • What type of attack is possible with CVE-2003-0372?

    CVE-2003-0372 allows local users with plugin upload privileges to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.

  • Who is vulnerable to CVE-2003-0372?

    Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of Nessus are exposed to CVE-2003-0372.

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