CVE-2003-0541: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Sep 12, 2003
·Updated
gtkhtml before 1.1.10, as used in Evolution, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed message that causes a null pointer dereference.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Gnome Gtkhtml<=1.1.10
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 12, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Sep 17, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0541?
CVE-2003-0541 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0541?
To fix CVE-2003-0541, upgrade gtkhtml to version 1.1.10 or later.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2003-0541?
CVE-2003-0541 affects gtkhtml versions before 1.1.10, especially when used in Evolution.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2003-0541 enable?
CVE-2003-0541 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a malformed message.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2003-0541 on systems?
The impact of CVE-2003-0541 includes crashing the affected application due to a null pointer dereference.