CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0382: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jun 10 2003(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Eterm 0.9.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a long ETERMPATH environment variable.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Eterm=0.9.2
Eterm=0.9.1
Debian GNU/Linux=2.3
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2003-0382 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2003-0382 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

  • What impact does CVE-2003-0382 have on the system?

    CVE-2003-0382 can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation on affected systems.

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