CVE-2003-0382: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 10, 2003
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Eterm 0.9.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a long ETERMPATH environment variable.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Michael Jennings Eterm=0.9.2
Michael Jennings Eterm=0.9.1
Debian Debian Linux=2.3
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 10, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Jul 2, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0382?
CVE-2003-0382 has a high severity due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0382?
To fix CVE-2003-0382, update Eterm to version 0.9.3 or later, which addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Eterm are affected by CVE-2003-0382?
Eterm versions 0.9.1 and 0.9.2 are affected by CVE-2003-0382.
4
Can CVE-2003-0382 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2003-0382 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
5
What impact does CVE-2003-0382 have on the system?
CVE-2003-0382 can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation on affected systems.