CVE-2003-0638: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 2, 2003

Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in Novell iChain 2.1 before Field Patch 3, and iChain 2.2 before Field Patch 1a, allow attackers to cause a denial of service (ABEND) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long user name or (2) an unknown attack related to a "special script against login."

Affected Software

3 affected components

Novell iChain=2.1

Novell iChain=2.1-sp2

Novell iChain=2.1-sp1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade Novell iChain 2.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch Field Patch 3
Upgrade
Upgrade Novell iChain 2.2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch Field Patch 1a

Event History

Aug 2, 2003

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Aug 27, 2003

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:00 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0638?

CVE-2003-0638 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0638?

To fix CVE-2003-0638, upgrade Novell iChain to version 2.1 Field Patch 3 or 2.2 Field Patch 1a or later.

What are the affected versions of Novell iChain for CVE-2003-0638?

CVE-2003-0638 affects Novell iChain versions 2.1 prior to Field Patch 3 and 2.2 prior to Field Patch 1a.

What types of attacks does CVE-2003-0638 allow?

CVE-2003-0638 allows attackers to exploit buffer overflows through long user names or specific scripts during login.

Can CVE-2003-0638 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2003-0638 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing arbitrary code execution.