CVE-2003-0549
First published: Fri Aug 22 2003(Updated: )
The X Display Manager Control Protocol (XDMCP) support for GDM before 2.4.1.6 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a short authorization key name.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME libraries | =2.2.0 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.4.1 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.4.1.1 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.4.1.2 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.4.1.3 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.4.1.4 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.4.1.5 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.4.1.6 | |
| Red Hat KDE Base | =2.0_beta2.45 | |
| Red Hat KDE Base | =2.0_beta2.45 | |
| Red Hat KDE Base | =2.2.3.1.20 | |
| Red Hat KDE Base | =2.2.3.1.20 | |
| Red Hat KDE Base | =2.2.3.1.22 | |
| Red Hat KDE Base | =2.4.0.7.13 | |
| Red Hat KDE Base | =2.4.1.3.5 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation | =2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-258.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-259.html
- http://mail.gnome.org/archives/gnome-hackers/2003-August/msg00045.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000729
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A129
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0549?
CVE-2003-0549 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0549?
To fix CVE-2003-0549, upgrade to GDM version 2.4.1.6 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2003-0549?
CVE-2003-0549 affects GDM versions earlier than 2.4.1.6.
What type of attack does CVE-2003-0549 exploit?
CVE-2003-0549 exploits the X Display Manager Control Protocol (XDMCP) support for causing daemon crashes.
Is CVE-2003-0549 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2003-0549 is not considered critical but can lead to service interruption.
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